Ishioujou

Japanese: 石王尉 - いしおうじょう

〘Noun〙 A type of Noh mask. It is said to have been named after Ishiobei, who created it. It is a mask that depicts an old man, and can also be said to be a mask for dancing that represents the deity of the after-jite in a waki-noh performance. It is said to have been used by the Shimogakari (Konparu, Kongo, and Kitasan schools) since ancient times. It is used in plays such as "Ugetsu," "Yugyoyanagi," and "Hakurakuten." Ishio. Ishiobei.

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Japanese:

〘名〙能面の一つ。石王兵衛が創作したので、この名があるという。老人を表わす面で、脇能物の後ジテの神体を意味する舞のための面ともいえる。古くから下掛かり（金春、金剛、喜多三流）がこれを用いたという。「雨月」「遊行柳」「白楽天」などに用いられる。石王。石王兵衛。

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