Basara

Japanese: ばさら

Also spelled basara. A popular term that succinctly expresses the aesthetic sense and values of the turbulent period of the Northern and Southern Courts, it refers to a dazzling appearance adorned with extravagant clothing and a free-spirited, uninhibited behavior. The word's origin is said to be in the transliteration of the Sanskrit word vajra (diamond, diamond), basara. There were many warrior families who were enthusiastic fans of basara, such as the daimyo of Omi, Sasaki Takauji (Doyo), and his family. →Nanboku-cho period / Kabuki

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Japanese:

婆娑羅とも表記。南北朝の動乱期の美意識や価値観を端的にあらわす流行語で，華美な服装で飾りたてた伊達(だて)な風体や，勝手気ままな遠慮のないふるまいなどをいう。語源はサンスクリット語のvajra（金剛・金剛石）の音訳バザラにあるとされる。近江(おうみ)の大名佐々木高氏（道誉）とその一族のような熱狂的〈ばさら〉愛好の武家も続出した。→南北朝時代／かぶき

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