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TECHNICAL TERMS IN NOH

Shite (pronounced "Sch'tay"):

• The hero or chief
  character.

Tsure:

• The follower of the hero.

Waki:

• Guest or guests, very often a wandering
  priest.

Waki no tsure, or Wadzure:

• Guest's attendant.

Tomo:

• An insignificant attendant.

Kogata:

• A very young boy.

Kiogenshi:

• Sailor or servant.

Hannya:

• An evil spirit.

The speaking part of Noh is called "Kataru,"
the singing parts "Utai."

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