noun
Eiga Monogatari; A Tale of Flowering Fortunes
An 11th–12th century Japanese historical tale; a proper noun referring to a specific literary work.
栄花物語は、平安時代の歴史物語の一つです。
Eiga Monogatari is one of the historical tales of the Heian period.
The title 栄花物語 (Eiga Monogatari) literally means 'Tale of Flowering Fortunes', combining 栄花 (eiga, 'glory/flower') and 物語 (monogatari, 'tale'). The exact origin of the title is uncertain, but it reflects the work's theme of courtly prosperity.