Icku san

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wise:賢い、博学な
There was a wise Buddhist priest called 'Ickyu Zenji' in Kyoto.
~it is wise to do something~

episode：出来事
This is one of his episodes in his childhood.
~One of the most interesting episodes in his career~

solve;解く、解決する
"I have one problem I'd like you to solve."
~Charlie thinks money will solve all his problems.~

feudal:封土の
A feudal lord called him to his castle and put him to a test.
~feudal society~

towel:タオル、手拭い
He tied a Japanese towel around his head.
~Have you got a clean towel I could use?~

stood:　standの過去形
He stood ready in front of the screen to catch the tiger.
~Don't stand in that puddle!~

drive:活力、やる気
"Why don't you go behind the screen and drive the tiger out of it?"
~Let's go for a drive along the coast~

sir:さあ、あなた、貴方様
"Yes, sir. I ask you so."
~'Report back to me in an hour, sergeant.' 'Yes, sir.'~

approving:賛成する、満足そうな wit:才人、機知に富んだ人
The lord couldn't help approving his quick-witted wisdom.
~Showing support or agreement for something ~
~A woman of great wit and charm~





☆Long, long ago there was a wise Buddhist 　　priest called 'Ickyu Zenji' in Kyoto.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　➥仏教徒、仏　　➥司祭、神父

☆Heaing of his wisdom, a feudal lord called him to his castle and put him to a test.
➥聞いて ➥賢明さ、知識

☆"Do I catch this painted tiger?" Thinking a little, he said to the lord.
　　　　　　　　　　　➥描いたトラ

☆　Why don't you go behind the screen and drive the tiger out of it?
　　　　　　　　　　　　　➥後方に、裏側　　　　　　　　　　　　　　➥～から外へ