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九献くこん

くこん · kukon

Three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups

  • sake (secret language of court ladies), rice wine

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What does 九献 mean?

Three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups. It can also mean: sake (secret language of court ladies), rice wine.

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