In this lesson, you will learn the particularly important “residences and clothing” among the common knowledge needed for classical Japanese. Rather than memorizing words alone, aim to explain their structure and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
The spaces of shinden-zukuri architecture and furnishings such as kichō screens and sudare blinds tell us how visible people were and how social status differed.
The spaces of shinden-zukuri architecture and furnishings such as kichō screens and sudare blinds tell us how visible people were and how social status differed.
Points to Remember
- Confirm not only the conclusion but also the reason for it
- Distinguish them from similar words and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check your understanding by applying it to a familiar or specific example.