The Uchiwa fan is used to drive out evil spirits, show dignity, cover one's face to show dignity, show one's symbol such as a family crest, tell fortunes, take command of the military, and demonstrate good manners when entertaining others in a drawing room; it is also held above one's head in certain rituals. |
祓う(災厄、身の汚れを祓う)、示す・正す(威儀)、顔を隠す(威儀)、表す(家紋など、象徴)、かざす(儀式の際)、占う(軍配、差配)、もてなす(客間、作法・礼儀)。 |