[195] The love-adventures of Narihira (825-880 A.D.) in 125 episodes, supposed to have been written by Narihira himself.
[196] The husband puts up the bride’s hair.
[197] Reigned 507-531.
[198] In this play as in all the part of Emperor is played by a young boy or “child-actor.”
[199] A Chinese Emperor of the Han dynasty and his concubine.
[200] The time before his accession.
[201] Ominabeshi (or ominameshi, ominayeshi), “Ladies’ Meal,” but written with Chinese characters meaning “ladies’ flower,” a kind of patrinia.
[202] Ceremonial white vestments, hakuye.
[203] For “Zen” see Introduction, p. [32].
[204] Lit, Kikenjō, one of the Buddhist paradises.