(historical) a type of improvised, humorous short play popular during the eighteenth century

historic, historical / already-happened, past / former, old, traditional

improvisation, being off the cuff

theatrical play

one who serves tea to guests; a server / (historical) a type of short, improvised farcical skit popular in the 18th century / a farce; a foolish performance; a transparent performance

To perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out.

(kabuki) A play; a kabuki piece. / (theater) Kyogen, a humorous theater piece, frequently presented as a comic interlude in a program of noh performances.

format

history / the study of history

"Historical kana usage", a prescriptive method of using kana to write Japanese. Devised in the Edo period by Keichū (契沖) and taught in schools until 1946, it aims to be etymologically faithful and reflects earlier stages of the language (Heian period and earlier).