十二単
時代物
Period plays featuring historical plots with court nobles and samurai warriors from earlier eras. Jidaimono prints depict dramatic scenes of legendary battles, heroic samurai, and courtly intrigue, contrasting with sewamono (contemporary domestic dramas).
上下絵
A clever type of print designed to be viewed from either orientation—right-side-up or upside-down—with each perspective revealing a different image or meaning. These playful, dual-image compositions demonstrate the wit and ingenuity prized in Edo-period popular culture.
定紋
The official family crest associated with a specific kabuki actor, typically used throughout an entire acting lineage. Jomon appear prominently on actors' costumes in yakusha-e (actor prints), serving as important identifiers for viewers.