Japanse Literature Flashcards
The powerful warrior class in Japan from the 12th century to the
demise of ___ in the 19th
century
Samurai
feudalism
Ritual suicides
which is a respected practice for a
samurai who brought dishonor to
his lord.
known as seppuku
account for 60% of the
world’s animation-based entertainment
Animated Japanese films and Anime
130 VA schools
average delay of Japanese trains
18 seconds
The earliest recorded Japanese texts date back when
8th century,
during the Nara and Heian periods
Chinese characters were
adapted to create the first Japanese writing system
kanji
one of the oldest japanese literature
creation of the world, describe gods and godddess
Kojiki Records of Ancient Matters
Tells the history of japan. One of the oldest literature
Nihongi Chronicles of
Japan
considered the golden age of
classical Japanese literature. It is renowned for its
courtly and poetic works, particularly the “___”
Heian Period.
“Tale of
Genji” by Lady
Murasaki Shikibu
one of the most significant and revered
collections of classical Japanese poetry. The title
can be translated as “A Collection of Poems
from Ancient and Modern Times.
Kokinshu
Collection of Myriad leaves
Man’ yoshu
Tale of Genji, considered to be the pre-eminent masterpiece of Heian fiction
Genji Monogatari by lady Murasaki shikibu
provided a glimpse into the life and
thoughts of a Heian court lady
The Tale of the
Heike and The Pillow Book
kabuki dramatist, known as japan’s shakespear
Chikamatsu Monzaemon
period of the reopening of Japan to the west
Meiji Period
