Genji Characters

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Lady Akashi Akashi, Lady of Daughter of a former provincial governor turned priest, she becomes one of Genji's secondary wives. Her daughter is adopted by Murasaki and eventually becomes empress.
Akikonomu Akikonomu (ah-kee-koh-noh-moo) She is the daughter of Prince Zembo and the Lady of Rokujo. She serves as high priestess of the Ise shrine and later as the principal wife and empress of the Reizei emperor.
Aoi Aoi is Genji's first and official wife. She is the daughter of the first Minister of the Left and sister to To no Chujo. She is one of the few women in the tale that seems to be immune to Genji's charms. Aoi is described as very proper. So much so, that after her death, Genji wonders "how for all these years he could have seen in her any flaw" (Aoi, 11) She gives birth to Genji's son Yugiri, who seems to have inherited her studious nature (but Genji's cursed lecherousness). Her death is attributed to Rokujo's spirit. This followed from Rokujo's carriage getting pushed to the rear at a procession with Genji as the main attraction.
Princess AsagaoAsagao, Princess (ah-sah-gah-oh) Daughter of Prince Momozono, who was a brother of Genji's father. She is thus his first cousin. Her pursues her from time to time, but without su
FujitsuboFujitsubo (foo-jee-tsoo-boh) A secondary but favorite wife of Genji's father. She is the brother of Prince Hyobu, and thus the aunt of Murasaki. She is the mother of the Reizei emperor, who is actually Genji's child rather than his father's
Genji is the central character in the Tale. Son of the Kiritsubo Emperor and Kiritsubo, his beauty was unrivaled. The Tale is the story of his life and his legacy. His lifelong friend and rival is To no Chujo. His loves are numerous, but the most notable are Fujitsubo and Murasaki.
Higekuro, Prince (hee-geh-koo-roh) His father was a Minister of the Right. His principal wife is a daughter of Prince Hyobu. His sister Shokyoden becomes the principal wi...