pattern word

is contrasted with common words, and represents the unmediated expression of a pristine voice transmitting 'the heart of things'.

Marraa writes: ' For Norinaga, the difference between poetic language and common language could be compared to the difference between appreciating a cherry tree for the beauty of its blossoms and valuing the same tree as redwood. Poetic language was made of what he called 'pattern words' (aya), the unmediated expression of a pristine voice transmitting 'the heart of things' (koto no kokoro/mono no kokoro). On the other hand, daily language was conveyed by 'common words' (tada no kotoba), simple ed signs communicating the 'reason' (kotowari) and 'meaning' (i) of objects.' (Motoori, Norinaga)

is, in Japanese language, contrasted with common words, and represents the unmediated expression of a pristine voice transmitting 'the heart of things'.

Marraa writes: ' For Norinaga, the difference between poetic language and common language could be compared to the difference between appreciating a cherry tree for the beauty of its blossoms and valuing the same tree as redwood. Poetic language was made of what he called 'pattern words' (aya), the unmediated expression of a pristine voice transmitting 'the heart of things' (koto no kokoro/mono no kokoro). On the other hand, daily language was conveyed by 'common words' (tada no kotoba), simple ed signs communicating the 'reason' (kotowari) and 'meaning' (i) of objects.'

pattern word, n.All

pattern word