The Tale of Genji Glossary

by Shikibu Murasaki

The Tale of Genji Glossary

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Memento

Souvenir, Token.

Bodkin

Needle, Bradawl.

Emolument

Salary, Wage, Stipend.

Obeisance

Faith, Reverence, Homage.

Finery

Ornament, Regalia, Embellishment.

Luster

Shine, Gloss, Dazzle.

Presumptous

Audacious, Rude, Impudence.

Intent

Motive, Desire, Purpose.

Inadvertent

Heedless, Loutish, Negligent.

Strewn

Spread, Disperse, Litter.

Bereave

Separate, Take away, Despoil.

Emaciate

Weaken, Frail.

Ascetic

Friar, Devotee, Monk.

Scarce

Scant, Meager.

Tempest

Thunderstorm, Storm, Gale.

Trifle

Flirt, Bagatelle.

Crone

An ugly old woman.

Billow

Wave, Upsurge.

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