Songkuruko

I'm not much of an expert on tea ceremony. My wife studied it in college, but the term you mention doesn't ring any bells with her. I'm assuming you heard the word spoken and are guessing at its correct spelling, because the "ng" combo doesn't exist in Japanese -- "sonkuruko" or "son-gukuroko" would be acceptable, but alas, neither of those two seem to be on target either. Sorry I can't offer any more.

--crymad

Thanks for the information, albeit negative. The word looks like a sort of Chinese-Japanese bastardization. Maybe the ceremony likewise? Ever onward.

Michael

Here are some links that might be of interest:

Wayne,

Thanks for the links. An interesting collection. Still can't find that confounded word though. But, I'm learning more about the Japanese tea ceremony.

Michael

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