Wall

Japanese: かべす

〘Noun〙 A term used in the world of Kabuki theatre. An abbreviation combining the three words "kashi" (sweets), "bento" (lunch box), and "sushi" (sushi). In the old days, it was customary for middle-class customers who entered through the kido without stopping at the teahouse to order only these three dishes. It is also a term used to derogate from such frugal and stingy customers. *Kabuki, Tsukiume Kaoru Oboroya (Hanai Oume) (1888), Act 2 "I don't know what's up with the mood today, but I said I'd have a demo meal with three people and drink to the full, but as usual with Kabesu, the stall was closed and no one would come."

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Japanese:

〘名〙歌舞伎芝居社会での用語。「かし（菓子）」「べんとう（弁当）」「すし（鮨）」の三語を合わせた略称。古く、芝居茶屋に立ち寄らないで木戸から入った中等の客は、この三品だけを取り寄せる習慣であった。また、そうした質素な、けちな客を軽侮していう語。※歌舞伎・月梅薫朧夜（花井お梅）（1888）二幕「今日はどうした気まぐれか、三人連れでデモ膳で、一ぱい呑むと言ひましたが、いつもカベスのお定(き)まりで渡りも出さぬ締り見世」

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