Geisha hope to keep the culture alive
Socially distant geisha are struggling to survive and save the centuries-old profession in the shadow of coronavirus Naučte se gramatiku podle textu
ancient women’s dance, as well as makeup artists, wig stylists and kimono dressers, confessed to worry the coronavirus could further imperil their niche professions. Though the ancient capital of Kyoto is best known for geisha, Tokyo has six geisha districts of its own. But discouraged by the rigour of geisha life with its hours of artistic practice, fewer now join.
Lessons and kimono are expensive, with pay dependent on popularity. And some skills, such as the witty conversation that make older geisha like Ikuko especially popular, can only be gained through time. “Our income has been down to zero,” Ikuko said. “I have a bit of wherewithal, but it’s been very hard for the younger ones. The geisha association has helped with rent.” All geisha, as freelancers, can also apply for 1 million yen in government subsidies, which she believes most did.
“We arrange things in the largest room possible,” said Shota Asada, owner of the luxurious restaurant where the geisha entertain. “Anything to keep this culture alive.” Michiyo Ykawa, an ex-geisha who owns an Akasaka bar and hosts occasional geisha events, thinks geisha may need to adapt so that more ordinary people can appreciate their charm. “They have a special beauty,” she said. “They’ve gone through training other people haven’t, they spend a lot of money on this – and it’s made them special. Having this disappear would be sad.”
“Now is the worst of the worst,” Michiyo said. “How are we going to get through? It’ll take all of our body and soul.”
Dnes se podíváme na sloveso, které, v kombinaci s předložkou nebo příslovcem, často vystupuje jako frázové. Objevilo se ve větě: „… enough engagements to take on new apprentices…“(„… dostatek zakázek k nabírání nových gejš k zaučení …“). Víme, že jedno frázové sloveso může mít více významů. Nejběžnější frázová slovesa s take jsou: take off (vzlétnout, svléknout si, uchytit se), take in (pochopit, vstřebat), take after (být po někom), take out (vyndat, vybrat peníze, pozvat někoho někam), take over (převzít, zabrat), take up (začít s činností), take back (vzít zpět, odvolat).
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Who do you take … – your mum or dad? I didn’t mean what I said – I take it … . I didn’t really take … all he said. He left the city to take … farming. The firm was taken … by a competitor.