Rashomon (Film)

Rashomon (Film) Glossary

ferocity

the state or quality of being ferocious.

ashamed

embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

reasonable

having sound judgement

deceive

deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true

epidemic

a sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon.

bandit

a robber or outlaw

goddess

a female embodiment of the divine or supernatural; metaphorically, a woman who is greatly admired

Rashomon

a traditional type of Japanese city-gate

Amulet

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.

samurai

a member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, especially a member of the class of military retainers of the daimyos.

medium

a person who is able to see, hear or sense beings in the spirit world

woodcutter

a person who cuts down trees or branches, especially for fuel.

commoner

an ordinary person, without rank or title

Sekiyama

A town in the Myoko, Niigata Prefecture in Japan.

Yamashina

A city in the Kyoto Prefecture in Japan.

Katsura River

A river that runs through the mountains between Kyoto and Kameoka.

Grove

A small wood, orchard, or group of trees

Faith

complete trust or confidence in someone or something

Honor

High respect; esteem

Dagger

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon.

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