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Father of Princess Asagao; brother of the ex-Emperor and therefore Genji’s paternal uncle.
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The clash of coaches took place at the Purification. The actual matsuri (Festival) takes place some days later.
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I.e. astrologically.
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Kokinshū 509.
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The clash of the chariots at the Festival of Purification. Probably a quotation.