Types of ôgi (folding fans), handy reference chart by Edo-era lover Nadeshico Rin. Please note this overview doesn’t cover all Japanese fan variations, for example also see maiôgi (舞扇 dance fan), tsunenoôgi (常の扇 common fan), shizume (鎮扇 noh fan), rokkoku (六骨 Kamakura fan), gunsen (軍扇 war fan), etc etc.
Fans were first imported to Japan from China, and were used from the start as symbols of status and refinement. Chinese fans were originaly rigid ones (see modern uchiwa), and according to Rin, foldable ones appeared in Japan during Heian period free from Chinese influences.
In the past, word ôgi 扇 meant “sliding door” (today 戸板 toita), and overtime lost its original meaning to only designate folding fans.
From right to left, you can see on first picture the oldest known Japanese folding fans:
Hiôgi (檜扇 - ひおうぎ) - hinoki cypress fan, used by Heian nobles. Some theorise those were first made from shaku 笏 (a type of ritual wooden baton used in Shinto) hold together by threads. Hiôgi were symbol of power and formal ones were heavily decorated with painted sceneries and dangling colorful ribbons.
Kawahori (蝙蝠 - かわほり) - lit. «bat» fan, appeared around mid. Heian period. Those were simplified hiôgi meant to be used in Summer. The lighter frame had paper pasted on one side, somehow giving the aspect of a bat wing when seen from reverse.
From there, kawahori fans morphed during Muromachi period:
Ukeori (浮折 - うけおり) or «floating» types which had unmovable handles and looser top parts. Some examples are:
- Suehiro (末広 - すえひろ) - spread out fan, with curving ribs
- Chûkei (中啓 - ちゅうけい) - ceremonial fan, used by nobles, samurai and monks
- Bonbori (ぼんぼり) - the little brother of the chûkei which appeared during Edo period (bonbori are paper covered lanterns I don’t know if those and this fan are linked).
Shizumeori (沈折 - しずめおり) or folding types, where whole structure can be collapsed, looking quite sleek and refined. Most known fan of this type is:
- Sensu (扇子- せんす) - folding fan, which is the most spread nowadays. During Muromachi period, paper began to be put on both sides, hiding the ribs. Interestingly, Imperial court still favors one side paper only even today as a nod to the original design.
During Edo period, folding fans use spread among the whole population and their ribs started to get more and more decorated with sukashi (透かし openwork). Some popular designs included:
Hanabishi (花菱 - はなびし) - flowery diamond-shaped cut-out
Nekomasukashi (猫間透し - ねこますかし) - «cat door» cut-out (sometimes also called nekome/猫目/cateye)
Kamatarisukashi (鎌足透し - かまたりすかし) - «heels apart» cut-out
Oosukashi (大透し - おおすかし) - big cut-out
Rokkotsusukashi (六骨透し - ろつこつすかし) - «six points» cut-out
Chôjisukashi (丁子透し - ちょうじすかし) - «clove» cut-out
Nagachôjisukashi (長丁子透し - ながちょうじすかし) -«long clove» cut-out
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Blu-swing - クラゲ (Kurage) - Lyrics
song (spotify)
Japanese/Romaji/English lyrics under the cut
クローム調が僕を透かし
滑らかな曲線を描く影が綺麗だね
沈むあの子に会いたいな
宇宙の彼方へと行けたらいいのに
触れてしまえば
傷つけてしまうでしょう
孤独が好き そんなことはない
群れるのが好きじゃない
ただそれだけ 波に任せて漂うよ
この夜も帳が下りてゆく
しなやかな手を��り
君とラ・カンシオン 舞い踊ろうよ
無限のループ
いつか海に溶けて
秘密に還るだけ
音のない世界 冷たい感触
果てなく続いてく
青が青に深く深く揺らめいて
ねえ 今宵も君を夢見る
孤独が好き そんなことはない
見失わないで 目を逸らさないで
時の丘でひらめくよ
ほら 今宵は月が綺麗だって
--
Kuroomu chou ga boku o sukashi
namerakana kyokusen o egaku kage ga kirei da ne
shizumu ano ko ni aitai na
uchuu no kanata e to iketara ii no ni
Furete shimaeba
kizutsukete shimau deshou
Kodoku ga suki sonna koto wa nai
mureru no ga suki ja nai
tada sore dake nami ni makasete tadayou yo
kono yoru mo tobari ga orite yuku
Shinayakana te o tori
kimi to la cancion mai odorou yo
mugen no loop
itsuka umi ni tokete
himitsu ni kaeru dake
Oto no nai sekai tsumetai kanshoku
hate naku tsudzuiteku
ao ga ao ni fukaku fukaku yurameite
nee koyoi mo kimi o yume miru
Kodoku ga suki sonna koto wa nai
mi ushinawanai de me o sorasanai de
toki no oka de hirameku yo
hora koyoi wa tsuki ga kirei datte
--
The chrome finish smooths out my edges,
and my shadow has such nice, sleek curves
I wish I could see that sad girl
If only I could travel to the far reaches of the universe
If you touch it,
you’ll probably get hurt
It’s not that I enjoy being alone,
it’s just that I don’t like crowds
That’s all; I just let the waves carry me
And night descends on us once again
I take hold of your soft hand,
and dance to a song with you
It’s an endless loop
One day it’ll melt into the sea,
and return to being a secret
A silent world, cold to the touch
Stretching on infinitely
Layers of blue create deep ripples
Hey, I’m going to dream of you again tonight
It’s not like I enjoy being alone
Don’t lose sight or look away from it
It’s shining on this hill in time
Look, the moon is so beautiful tonight
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星の旅人 / シナヤカナミライ / 薔薇と私
Album: Hoshi no Tabibito/Shinayakana Mirai/Bara to Watashi
Series: Kageki Shoujo!!
Vocals: Sayaka Senbongi, Yumiri Hanamori, Sumire Uesaka, Rico Sasaki, You Taichi, Risae Matsuda, Satsumi Matsuda
Hoshi no Tabibito
yami no naka ni shiroku hikaru michi wo aruki tsudzukeru
hitori deshika toorenai hosoku nagai michi
mae wo ayumu hito no kage ni okure wo toranu you ni
a- a- massugu ni fumidaseba
me no mae ni arawareru doa wo akeyou
hoshi kirameki hirogaru sora
tsubasa motetara
uchuu wo mau tori no you ni takaku habatakou
seiza meguri, hoshi wo tadori
hate no nai tabi
watashi-tachi wa aruki hajimeta
chesu no koma wo ugokasu you, sotto ashi wo sashidasu
mayoi nagara osore nagara, susumu shikanai
itsunomanika senaka oshite kureru tomo no yasashisa
a- a- hitori de wa toku koto no dekinu
doa no pazuru wa nakama to akeyou
takaku takaku, motto takaku sora no kanata e
sen wo egaku tori no you ni tsuyoku habatakou
atsuku terasu kousen abi
me ga kurandemo tada hitasura hashiri tsudzuketa
michibata ni saku hana no karensa ni kidzuku koto dekiru no wa
issho ni aruku tomo
me wo kosuri kakushita namida ni
sotto taoru wo nage kotoba naku yuuki tsuketa no mo
a- a- itsumo nakama
ai no uta wo utai nagara
tsubasa hirogete
wataridori ga tobitatsu you mina de habatakou
kaze ni mukai, kiryuu ni nori
hate no nai tabi
furimukazu ni mirai mezashite
itsunohika hontou no tsubasa motsu hi otozure
rin toshite kira toshite watashi no yume kanaeru hi made…
Shinayakana Mirai
kataku tsuyoku nigirishimeta kobushi hiraite goran
tenohira kara koboreochiru yume no kakera yo
taisetsu na mono nara yubi no saki ni sotto noseyou
a- a-
chou no hane wo oranu you
hanabira wo chirasanu you
yori shinayaka ni
ai wo wasure tomo wo wasure
hashiru dake nara
yume wa kagayaki ushinatte, tada no ishi ni naru
dare yori nao takaku takaku habataite yukou
yume wo yasashiku idaki nagara
wataridori no sentou tobu tori wa riidaa de wa nai
mina no kimochi hitotsu ni nari ookina inochi
tsunagu kizuna itsumo kanji mukau shiren ni katou
a- a-
yuujou mamori nagara
chikara wo awase nagara
yori shinayaka ni
ai wo wasure tomo wo wasure
hashiru dake nara
yume wa kagayaki ushinatte, tada no ishi ni naru
dare yori nao takaku takaku habataite yukou
yume wo yasashiku idaki nagara
watashi datte toki ni wa naitari warattari suru koto mo aru keredomo
hitoshirezu tsurasa ni uchikatsu tame ni wa
mabayui sentaa ni tatsu watashi no yume ga
a- a-
sasae ni naru
hashiridashita wakai shunme
mure no naka kara
tobidashite mo, itsuka betsu no uma ni owarete…
mina ni shitaware nagara
yuuki wo ataereba
itsuka yume wa kanaerareru sa
ima dake no
kono toki ga
itsuka saki e tsunagaru
mirai made
tsudzuku michi
kake tsudzukeru kyou mo ashita mo
Bara to Watashi
moshimo bara ni toge ga nakute taori yasuku naru nara
bara wa bara de naku narisou
itsuwari no hana
toge wo sonaeta mama saiteru no ga bara no sadame ka?
hito mo nanika kimerarete umareochiru sadame ka?
oshiete hoshii
arakajime kimerareta watashi no susumu michi
moshimo unmei no megami ga mikata suru nara
sono michi wa nijiiro no hana sakimidareru you
negau omoi, douka kanaete
itsumo futari nanimokamo ga onaji you ni suru nara
hitori de iru toki wa nanika mitasarenai no
futari de kime futari de susumu no ga itsu no sadame ka?
a- a-
futari iranu basho e to saga wa hiniku ka?
oshiete hoshii
itsumo tasukeatta watashi-tachi no sekai wa
totsuzen yuka ga futatsu ni ware te wo hikihanasu
soredemo nao nanika sugari susumi tsudzukeru
hitori de tatsu ishi wo takushite
zashite matsu dake naraba kami-sama wa negai
kanaete kureru hazu nai no yo
jibun e to kibishiku koe kake
kujikenai chikara wo mi ni tsuketa toki ni mieru no wa,
a- a-
megami no egao
hikari sukashi houseki ni nita toumei na sekai wa
watashi no yuku michi no saki no kiyorakana basho
shiroku nigoru koori naraba sugu ni toke yuku
ima wa tada hitasura mezasou
gekijou ni
tatsu sugata
hayaru kokoro osaete
watashi wo yobu
apuroozu
sono hi made wa tomaranai toki
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Probably the heaviest Uchi Mata Sukashi counter in Judo history #shorts
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american forenames + japanese cities + periodic elements + scottish surnames
Abhrant Adouthòmasa Aibster Akakōnoyle Akarn Asaine Asayabaibbs Atsurada Avaunan Ayasairwigh Ayason Barasals Bargasa Barpeadson Barushi Bashiba Bastake Batts Bauronra Beacal Beleòidh Bergawa Bettmaez Bheiss Bhersench Biryū Blain Blains Blawa Blech Bledawa Blest Blàrnein Bohamacil Bohnain Bolle Botesshi Britahopett Brium Brobara Brobir Broshìchra Bràthodt Brùnson Buibhrìgh Bullow Bunace Bunan Bunks Burais Busemack Bushi Caidonn Caira Cairabhens Caraigh Cashich Cashinne Cathainis Cathantrisd Ceallon Ceatonnd Cerri Chahnacuima Chiogamanty Chongosder Clanaguch Cobenowns Coberson Cobhrich Codwin Coffin Comiseon Cootts Corazako Coter Coyde Crìgh Cumis Dainnagutsu Danto Delle Denion Dersenium Dillech Diumo Dozakateis Drich Dudsekson Dukushown Dunagawa Dunaine Dunle Ebhann Eshibb Fermion Fitsu Fleabhrin Fletacuin Flobo Flondez Flort Fluidh Foriamacge Forodger Frard Fredh Fromhay Fujiidh Furob Fòlaikuchi Galach Galsonn Galuibardy Gawaton Gillez Gillson Gloya Grich Gritaild Gucke Guibanndai Gundeis Gòratsu Habri Hacill Hairbon Haishi Hanicks Hannlaiwad Harroter Hartaka Harten Hathan Heacfhimach Heinagaya Heisha Hewson Heàrle Hichōsa Hikamots Himacrich Himeiro Hingre Hinovele Hiocairy Hoganchi Hoira Homendō Horma Horra Hounn Howns Hubhark Huibhairen Hurceins Hurtichith Hurum Ibelcoirrey Ichamita Ichitt Iizuholanks Imaganndō Inicknier Innin Inzalley Iwaluthayd Iwaradki Iwart Izumach Jacfin Juainjō Kabar Kadave Kahness Kamach Kampath Kanoja Kasalto Kashig Kasquer Kasum Kasuya Kawakune Kawarry Kazquez Kencil Kiyamori Kleadiller Knagal Knaings Kobaranan Kogawacino Krata Kubnium Kurellium Kuruna Kuruson Kōrises Lahiellemo Leadh Lebhand Leyer Lioga Lleaccarre Lonlech Lorniele Lovelagonn Lovez Lowelaira Loyas Lynobarmach Lìosa Macbhele Macceantaig Maccnia Macco Maccodais Maccrobarks Macdh Macdhan Macdheadh Maceace Maceadh Macer Macfhal Macfhick Macfhiokass Macge Macgiber Macgill Macgiltes Macgren Macharbizu Macharr Macheas Machichminn Machikawaka Machikita Machiya Machois Machōfuji Machū Macil Macill Macilleye Macin Macinium Maclan Maclecilley Macmhao Macmharach Macnin Macnis Macpharda Macra Macraid Macro Macsillop Macsubaru Macull Macurch Macurner Madium Magald Magara Magawa Maguaidh Maikara Manoyoshail Mantoste Marayanaina Mardneran Mashi Mashihita Matard Materrez Matersons Matfiseher Maton Maxweellis Mazawa Mazune Mcfhion Mchràig Mcleokuiron Mcmhghaton Merserarada Mikayerakin Mimacadin Miummois Morma Morthan Mortin Motoba Muron Muruton Mèine Mèinnainey Nabark Nacill Nacmhne Nagen Nagoraidh Naire Nairiffiell Naisell Nalura Namamaccra Narnium Natki Nowen Noydentephy Nōgaley Obarise Obashimach Odhshiya Okathan Okushi Omosd Owerreghain Paccealuin Pacgill Parakanch Pardin Parmandecks Penoza Peromblan Petabar Pluimach Pluimurane Polown Potsudanann Raich Relan Robambas Robiku Romanto Ronterma Rosacph Rugibenum Ryamb Ròillin Sacillan Sacrison Sagilleyes Sainn Sainndix Sakubar Salder Saman Sanaishidh Sashikin Sawarne Scolan Seach Senbarium Shighas Shimacgoon Shimelton Shino Shion Shiumaclum Shiumotson Shléidh Shridh Shrìosens Sillanto Siumaterker Siuminako Siumoter Smaccran Sonjō Sprellin Stabeil Staion Sterozalez Stisai Stium Stokin Stols Sukashi Sukatsu Surlech Suuradaig Syketoch Sùdry Sōmullewer Taffer Takawarai Takin Tamachder Teroji Tizusu Tokaillen Tolfhima Tonfhi Tosiosdanji Tosloton Touchinn Treinson Tsugawa Tsuyames Tunacill Tunan Ubartholley Ubhery Ukizusto Ukuwarnt Unner Urnto Vanfox Vaullin Velaokaya Wates Wathowell Webhrifuki Webinett Wenchainick Whitaki Whitlemidh Willeara Willey Winamungs Witagawa Wittma Wolleaclai Wongs Woodwen Yamacill Yamon Yamph Yaster Yokawa Yokemhn Yoolium Yukuda Zarredh Ōbayesey Ōbuibats Ōmatomer Ōshich Ōtanjōyō Ōtasbuck
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Yoshimitsu is a notable smith of the Bizen tradition, particularly during the Muromachi period. The NTHK-NPO Kanteisho certificate attributes this sword to him circa the Kansho era: 1461~1466 (550 years ago).
The katana delights in being ubu (original length) with a classic Bizen gunome choji midare hamon (wavy clove blossom temper line).
Well-made horimono (engravings) of Sankozuka with Gomabashi and Bonji bring good fortune bring character and good fortune to the blade.
It is said that a sword fitted in a red saya (scabbard) is forever sharp and special.
Koshirae (fitting) elements from the Edo-Period include:
Fuchi (collar): Iron and Dragon Gold Takabori (high relief carving)
Kashira (pommel): Crafted from buffalo horn
Menuki (eyelets): In the design of Omodaka (plants growing in paddy fields)
Tsuba (guard) Sukashi (open work) of iron with double Masu (square wooden box traditionally used to measure rice)
Saya (scabbard: Shu (lacquered in red)
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I’m late for Naruko’s birthday fanart ;;;n;;;
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This is the back of the Japanese DVD boxset.
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Hihi!! I don't know if you've seen this already but someone on twitter made a post of of the flower meanings of the 2nd anniv cards and I thought you might be interested! :D
https://twitter.com/lapislazuli252/status/1504434025158803464?t=Lc-cYbUWyaTOa1Lrn6dG9Q&s=19
VERY INTERESTED AND IT IS INTERESTING lol so like according to that post:
🔴: red poppies- gratitude
1️⃣: king protea- essense of a king
2️⃣: sukashi lily- stepping into the spotlight, unrefined beauty
3️⃣: red gladiolus- firm, cautious
🔵: delphiniums- nobility, clear and bright
🐴: bellflower- mourning for your love, righteousness, incredible self-confidence
🐰: bluebeard- thinking about someone unforgettable
🐦: japanese/siberian iris- reliable, camaraderie, wisdom, hopes
🟡: yellow tulips- fame
🍭: goldencup st. john’s wort- sparkling, ending sadness, secrets
📚: daffodil- come back to me, i want your love one more time
🎲: op doesn’t know what dice’s flower is, but if we assume it’s a goldenrod: strong hearted and reassuring
⚪️: silver ragwort- i will support you
💉: crown imperial lily of a very specific size- emperor’s crown, talented, dignified, giving happiness to others
🥂: purple petunias- popularity
👔: black christmas rose- relieve my anxiety, sympathetic (could also be read as labour lmao), slander
🟠: dahlias- magnificent, gratitude
🎋: coppertips- lovely memories
🍮: catchflies- quick-witted, witty
0️⃣: tiger lily- delightful, jovial, sage
🟣: wisteria- kindness, welcoming
📿: water lily- pure-hearted, purity, reliable, faithful (mostly in the religious context)
🌙: grape hyacinth- despair, disappointment, empathetic heart, big dreamer, bright future (jyushi’s flower could also be lupines: powerful imagination, long lasting happiness, greed, you are my tranquility)
⚖️: hyacinth orchid- i will never forget you, unchanging love (hitoya’s could also be lavender: i will wait for you, anticipation, silence, cleanliness)
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Back in like late middle school/early high school, I was REAL hyperfixated on Samurai Pizza Cats and, by extension, its og Japanese version, Kyatto Ninden Teyandee. And, I had it real bad for this guy:
Guido. Or, as he's called in the Japanese ver, Sukashi. He thinks he's hot stuff, but really, he's as much of a goofball as Speedy/Yattaro is lol. But there my kid self was, crushing on this fella.
To my surprise, that crush is still kinda there, in stasis. Waiting to come out again. Seeing the eps in HD, finally, I can kinda feel it coming back for the first time in years.
Oops. :p
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Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Brooklyn Museum: Asian Art
Size: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7.0 x 7.0 cm)
Medium: Pierced iron (sukashi)
https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/160593
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Very interesting tsuba known as a Shingen (信玄) tsuba. There are a few examples of this type of tsuba that supposedly originated from the Famous warlord Takeda Shingen. One story is that Takeda Shingen wrapped brass wire around a iron sukashi tsuba while waiting patiently before a major battle. Supposedly this kept him calm and focused and able to react and think in a clear manner when it counted. Because of this practice of his, many of his supporters followed in his actions and made these tsuba as well. Apparently, this habit carried on through the Edo period, as there are examples made during the 1600's -1700's. Basically, these type of tsuba are a large iron sukashi plate with brass wire wrapped in and out of the design. There is a lot of time and effort put into the weaving of these tsuba`s design, and the few examples that are left are very interesting for collectors. A few strands are missing, but in otherwise good condition and excellent patina on the iron. Also comes with a tsuba box with 信玄鐔 Shingen Tsuba written on it..
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"No.7" (lyrics)
Sore de wa
Saa, katarimashou ka nanbaa sebun?
Eh? Haa? Ikki ichiyuu kako mo mirai mo
(Nee nee) kaidan jou ni uri futatsu tsutawaru kage
(Naisho kitai-nashi tada no ohanashi)
Hi genjitsu ni mazaru amai kajitsu
Hai, hai, saisan itte kika setatte
(Hora hora) shikuhakku mattaku motte kiicha inai na
(Naisho kitai nashi owaranai ohanashi)
Shosen wa uwasabanashi moushuu no genjitsu sa
Juufu-gou mitai na esoragoto o asa hiru ban
Rokkon shoujou wa oroka sodatanai kama ni kusa
I want some magic
Nanakuse nante fukanzende
Mikansei dakara agaiterunda
Amaneku kotoba yaiba furikazashite
Warau uso no kamen o kabutte
(Kimi wa hitori)
Dareka no tame ni kizutsuite
Tsumi to batsu no sono hazama
Daremo inai ano basho ni wa
Kitto iru nda
Saa, katarimashou ka nanbaa sebun?
(Ano ne ano ne ano ne.. Naishobanashi..
Dokoka de kiita, kimi to dake no himitsu dakara)
Ki mai boku ni akireta kioku moroi shinjitsu de sae mo
(Naisho kitai nashi tada no ohanashi)
Tabun itsuka no uwasabanashi sono mi wo sonjite
Icchou isseki bakari de minogashite iku ni no mai
Chousan boshi kata sukashi
Ichi ni san shi
Mirai Misaki minai kagami shijima miseru ka
Ichi ki bachi ka sono atari de
Hachiban me wa nai daro?
Yottsu ha sura kuireba
Shiku de hakku sa hikutea mata
Nana koronde bachi ga ataru
Oide oide kikikaikai
Wagami hachi kuse imadani fukanzen de
Mikansei dakara mokaiterunda
Amaneku kotoba yaiba furikazashite
Toboke warai uso o kasanete
(Zutto inashi)
Heikina furi shite gomakashita
Tsumi to batsu no sono hazama
Potsuri hitori ano basho ni wa
Kitto iru nda
(Ahhh wooooooohh...!)
Kako mo kakushi nao fusete tsukasaru unmei no saki
Ichido kaetan dakara mata kaete yarou ze
Too ka too ka toki no hate
Sugaru saki de tsukitsukerareta
(Nanimokawaranai yo)
Sono kotae nara joutou da!
Amaneku kotoba yaiba furikazashite
Warau uso no kamen o kabutte
(Kimi wa hitori)
Dareka no tame ni kizutsui te
Tsumi to batsu no sono hazama
Daremo inai ano basho ni wa
Kyō mo iru nda
Saa, katarimashou ka nanbaa sebun?
Nee, oshiete yo tsuzuki wo~
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