Fushigi Yuugi Dictionary

The following are the definition of some common words, names and locations from Fushigi Yuugi.

den
legend.
Eiyou
capital of Konan where the royal palace is located.
fushigi
mysterious, wondrous.
Hakukou
village in Konan from were Tamahome is from.
hoshi
(星) "star". Hotohori's symbol, located on the neck.
kaijin
word used by the miko before asking one of the three wishes.
kaku
(角) "angle, corner". Suboshi's symbol, located on his left shoulder.
ko
(亢) "high spirits". Amiboshi's symbol, located on his right shoulder.
kodoku
powerful drug that can make a person change totally his conduct. In 99% of the cases its effect can't be cured.
Konan
"crimson south", name of the southern kingdom. [Hongnan in Chinese]
Kourin
"peaceful jewel". Nuriko's introductory name. [Kang-Li in Chinese]. It is also romanized as Kôrin.
Kou Shun'u
"genus of courage". Tasuki's name.
merging
after the summoning ceremony, the god and the miko merge, and the priestess can use the power or wishes of the divine beast three times.
miko
(巫女) young priestess.
Mt. Kukuzan
mountain in the Hokkan country. At the top of it there is a cavern in were the Genbu no Shinzaho is guarded.
Mt. Leikaku
a region of Konan that is filled with bandits as Tasuki (I wanna go there 6-6).
mutton
one of Hokkan typical food, it is like yougurt, at least, that is what Miaka says.
Nuriko's special
an strong drink created by Nuriko, for big boys and girls only.
Okuda Einosuke
teologist who found the Shi Jin Tenchi Sho and began its translation in 1923. Father of Taikiko.
Okuda Taikiko
the Genbu no Miko, was the first girl that entered the book.
oni
(鬼) "demon". Tamahome's character which is located in his forehead.
Oosugi Takao
he began to translate the Shi Jin Tenchi Sho after his friend Okuda Einosuke died tragically. Father of Suzuno.
Oosugi Suzuno
Byakko no Miko.
ryuu
type of coin used on the Konan Empire.
seishi
(星士) "star warrior". There are seven for every of the four quadrants of the sky, making 28 in total.
Shi Jin Tenchi Sho
The Universe of the Four Gods.
shinzaho
the treasure created by the god after the summoning.
syou
(井) "water well". Chichiri's symbol.
Tai itsukun
old lady who watches over the universe, she gave a copy of the Shi Jin Tenchi Sho to each of the first emperors of the four empires. [Tai Yi-Gun in Chinese]
Tai Ju
first emperor of Konan.
Tehzoku
an village in Hokkan.
tsubasa
(翼)"wing". Tasuki's symbol.
Sou Kishuku
"demon constellation". Tamahome's name. [Xong Gui-Siu in Chinese]
wo ai ni
(我爱你) "I love you" in chinese.
yanagi
(柳)"willow". Nuriko's symbol, located in the chest, over the heart.
yuugi
play, dance.

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