noun
Utsubo Monogatari; The Tale of the Hollow Tree
Proper noun referring to a specific Heian-period narrative work. Also known in English as 'The Tale of the Hollow Tree'.
宇津保物語は平安時代に成立した物語です。
Utsubo Monogatari is a tale that was established in the Heian period.
The title 宇津保物語 (Utsubo Monogatari) literally means 'Tale of the Hollow Tree' or 'Tale of the Cavity', referring to a central motif in the story. The exact origin of the title is uncertain, but it is conventionally associated with the narrative's content.