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Oiran

花魁

The highest-ranking courtesans of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter, renowned for their beauty, elegance, and accomplishments in arts and conversation. Oiran were distinguished by their elaborate hairstyles, multiple hairpins, and extravagant kimono.

Related Terms

Oban

大判

The most common standard print format, measuring approximately 39 x 27 cm(varies). Oban became the default size for landscape series, bijin-ga, and actor prints from the late 18th century onward.

Okubi-e

大首絵

Large head portraits, typically bust-length, that focused on the face and expression of the subject. Sharaku's explosive actor portraits and Utamaro's psychological bijin studies exemplify this powerful format.

Aiban

間判

A medium-sized print format measuring approximately 33 x 23 cm. The term translates to 'intermediate size' and was commonly used for actor prints and bijin-ga during the Edo period.

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