A monk of low status at a temple that performs manual labor. Or, a monk of a temple. They appear as ai in Noh plays such as Dōjōji, Kurama Tengu and Saigyōzakura. Their costume consists of a mujinoshime and kukuribakama (a Hakama whose hem is worn to the knees) and a Kyahan worn to the feet from the knees, a Mizugoromo tied at the waist, and a Nohriki hood folded behind the head.
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