The Serene Peony Of Winter [R. Sukuna]

TERMS & REFRENCES

References and meanings in case you feel confused and are curious, I'll add more as chapters go on! I hope it helps in the understanding and immersion in the story.

>Okiya: An okiya (置屋) is the lodging house/drinking establishment to which a or is affiliated with during her career as a geisha.

>Oka-San: The okiya is typically run by the "mother" (okā-san) of the house, who handles a geisha's engagements, the development of her skills, and funds her training through a particular. Though a geisha is legally required to be registered to an okiya in order to work, and may live there as a trainee, it is not a legal requirement for geisha to live within their okiya.

>Tatami mat: Tatami (畳) are types of soft mat used as flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms.

>Kuromontsuki Kimono: Formal Black Kimono's worn by Geisha's etc (as in the picture)

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>Geiko Shimada: A type of hairstyle worn by geishas and a geisha's wig is styled in the Geiko Shimada (芸妓島田) style, named for the term used for geisha in western Japan (as in the picture)

>Mon: The Mon (文) was the currency of Japan from the Muromachi period in 1336 until the early Meiji period in 1870. It co-circulated with the new sen until 1891. [I looked up currency during Heian era but found very less sources so I'll be using Mon the whole time. As for conversion I did not find much accurate but 10 Mon = $1.25 based on some documents I found. In the Heian era the value of Mon, tales of gold and silver all of it varied etc so for now we can use it as a small reference and baseline]

>Danna: A Danna is a wealthy man and a generous patron who pays for a geisha's substantial expenses, such as her kimono. They might end up in a romantic relationship, but that's not a requirement and neither is sex. For Japanese men, being a patron is more about status than anything else. A geisha can have several patrons throughout her career.

>Wagasa: Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. [Based on wealth Wagasa's could be very detailed and designed]

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>Hikizuri: Hikizuri means "trailing skirt" and the kimono got this name because of its length. Currently, this type of kimono is mainly worn by geisha, maiko or stage performers of traditional Japanese dance. It is different from Kuromontsuki in simple words its more casual whereas Kuromontsuki is more formal. 

>Monaka: Monaka (最中) is a Japanese sweet made of azuki bean paste sandwiched between two thin crisp wafers made from mochi

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>Bira-Bira Kanzashi: A kind of hair ornament in simple words worn by geishas etc and different types are worn at different ceremonies. Sometimes even the crest of the a clan is put in it to symbolize status

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>Sanzu River: The Sanzu river is part of Japanese Mythology, the Japanese believe that before reaching the afterlife, the souls of the deceased must cross the river by one of three crossing points: a bridge, a ford, or a stretch of deep, snake-infested waters. The weight of one's offenses while alive determines which path an individual must take.