double-lined fusilier
A species of marine fish (Pterocaesio digramma). Typically written in katakana as タカサゴ.
I saw a school of double-lined fusiliers in the sea off Okinawa.
A colloquial nickname for Taiwan, derived from the kanji 高砂 (Takasago), an old Japanese name for the island. Not commonly used in modern formal contexts.
In prewar literature, Taiwan is sometimes referred to as Takasago.
Takasago (Noh play)
A classic Noh play by Zeami, often performed at celebratory occasions. The title is written 高砂.
A passage from the Noh play Takasago is sometimes chanted at weddings.
main table at a wedding
Colloquial term for the table where the bride and groom sit during a wedding reception. Derived from the auspicious Noh play Takasago.
The bride and groom received greetings from the guests at the main table.
Katakana spelling is standard for the fish name and common for the other senses; this word is usually written in kana.
Kanji form is used in historical and literary contexts, such as the Noh play title and place names.
The word originates from the place name 高砂 (Takasago), which historically referred to Taiwan and later became associated with the Noh play. The wedding-table sense derives from the play's auspicious connotations.