英語で茶の湯#15 建水Kensui - Waste Water Container
茶の湯に登場する言葉の英語訳を考えてみるシリーズです
”建水” とは何か？
建水は、茶碗を温めた湯やすすいだ水を捨てるための器です。材質には金属や陶器などがあり、木地を使った曲げ物の建水も含めて、多様な種類があります。裏千家では、使用後の建水を水屋に持ち帰る際に、お客様からあまり見えないようにする「建水回り」という所作を行います。わたしはこの動きが毎回混乱の元になります。
建水という道具は、目の前でお茶を入れて、お客様に差し上げるという茶の湯のユニークさを表現する道具だと思います。
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Kensui is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony utensil used for discarding water. It plays a functional role in the preparation and cleaning processes of the tea-making ritual. Here is a detailed explanation:
Description
Purpose: The Kensui is used to dispose of used water from rinsing tea bowls (chawan) or other utensils during the tea ceremony.
Material: Kensui can be made of various materials such as ceramic, lacquered wood, bamboo, or metal. The choice of material often complements the season, tea room aesthetic, or theme of the ceremony.
Design: Typically, the Kensui has a wide opening to facilitate easy pouring and a sturdy base for stability. Some are intricately decorated, while others maintain a simple, understated design.
Placement and UsageThe Kensui is placed discreetly near the host, ensuring easy access without drawing attention.
After rinsing the tea bowl or washing other implements, the host pours the used water into the Kensui. This process is performed with precision and grace, reflecting the tea ceremony's emphasis on mindfulness and attentiveness.
Symbolic MeaningBeyond its practical function, the Kensui embodies the principles of cleanliness and order central to the tea ceremony (wabi-cha).
It symbolizes the act of letting go or discarding what is unnecessary, aligning with Zen philosophy.
If further details are required about its historical development or variations, feel free to ask!
私流の英語訳
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A kensui is a vessel used for discarding water that has been used to warm teacups or rinse them. It comes in various materials, such as metal and ceramic, and there are also wooden kensui made using the magewappa (bentwood) technique.
I believe the kensui is a tool that embodies the unique essence of chanoyu, where tea is prepared in front of guests and then served to them.
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