the title of a rakugo shaggy-dog story / Synonym of 千早の歌 (Chihaya no uta): a poem used as an insect repellent

(historical, rare) something old or that has been around for a long time

understanding, comprehension / appreciation

to study / to learn

understand, comprehend / appreciate

important, significant

importance, consequence, significance

Alternative spelling of 襅 (chihaya): a cloth or cord used to tie back the sleeves of a robe, primarily used by women to get the sleeves out of the way for work such as shrine ceremonies or kitchen work; a kind of ceremonial overcoat with a long white hem worn by the sweeper or branch-holder in certain Shintō ceremonies; a kind of sleeveless vest or waistcoat used in kabuki or 人形浄瑠璃 (ningyō jōruri, “puppet theater”)

Short for 千早の歌 (Chihaya-no-uta): a poem used as an insect repellent / a cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy (see Japanese cruiser Chihaya on Wikipedia.Wikipedia) / a place name / a surname

history / the study of history