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班女 (はんじょ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

班はん女じょ

Meanings

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noun

Hanjo (Noh play by Zeami)

work of art, literature, music, etc.

Title of a classic Noh play by Zeami Motokiyo. Used as a proper noun referring to the work.

「班はん女じょ」は世ぜ阿あ弥みによる能のうの作さく品ひんです。
"Hanjo" is a Noh play by Zeami.

Kanji

班squad, corps, unit
女woman, female

Etymology

The title 班女 (Hanjo) is derived from the name of the female protagonist in the play, which is based on a Chinese legend. The exact derivation of the name is uncertain.