Ukifune (浮舟, うきふね) is the nickname of a princess in The Tale of Genji, the unrecognized daughter of the Eighth Prince. The 51st chapter of the story is named after her. Literally, Ukifune means "A Boat Set Adrift"; her real name is not specified.

Ukifune is the name of a fictitious person who appears in " The Tale of Genji." She is one of the main characters who appears in 'Uji jujo,' a part of the tale's third section, and her name is derived from the above-mentioned waka poem, which was also the origin of the chapter title.

Suffering a sense of betrayal Ukifune decides to die and dives into Uji River. Her life is saved by a passing Buddhist monk priest. Ukifune decides to become a nun and refuses to acknowledge Kaoru, who sends her brother as a messenger and tries to persuade her to come back to him.

Nov 18, 2024 · Minami Ukifune, a central figure in The Tale of Genji, offers timeless insights into the cultural significance of human fragility and resilience. Her story, woven with themes of …

Ukifune, the unrecognized daughter of the late Eighth Prince, lives in a house beside the Uji River. Once her father lived there with his two recognized daughters, Ōigimi and Nakanokimi, but then he died, and Ōigimi after him. Nakanokimi moved away, leaving the house empty.

Nov 10, 2024 · Minami Ukifune’s character may be one of the lesser-known figures in The Tale of Genji, but her emotional depth, philosophical significance, and enduring legacy make her an essential part of Japanese literary tradition.

Ukifune (源氏物語 浮舟, Genji Monogatari: Ukifune) is a 1957 black-and-white Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. [2] It is an adaptation of the latter part of the classic The Tale of Genji.

The central courtyard garden next to the lobby, the Ukifune Garden, is an allegorical interpretation of the eponymous chapter from the Genji Monogatari. The drifting boat in Genji represents the untethered evanescence of human experience.

Presently, Ukifune is discovered behind the building where the party is staying, "under a grove of some description." Carefully they nurse the unconscious Ukifune.

Ukifune: Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. With Michiko Ai, Teruyo Asagumo, Mirasaki Fujima, Setsuko Hama. Ukifune is the story of its eponymous heroine, a beautiful young woman, and two remarkable Heian noblemen. Its events unfold 20 years after the death of Shining Prince Genji.