noun
Archaic term for the third-highest administrative rank in the ritsuryō system. Compare with 判官 (はんがん).
See also: 判官 (はんがん)
律令制では、尉は判官の下に位置する官職だった。
In the ritsuryō system, 尉 was a government post ranked below 判官.
noun
Noh theater term for an old man role. Related to 翁 (おきな).
See also: 翁 (おきな)
能楽で「尉」は老人の面や役を指す。
In Noh, 尉 refers to an old man's mask or role.
noun
white ash (charcoal)
Refers to the white ash left after charcoal burns. Rare and specialized term.
炭火が消えた後の白い灰を「尉」と呼ぶことがある。
The white ash left after charcoal burns is sometimes called 尉.