to tell (a story);  to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.);  to relate;  to tell of;  to show;  to indicate
 going on about oneself;  talking about oneself
 singing to one's own accompaniment;  reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
 to give a true account;  to give a graphic account
 onstage appearance of the jōruri musicians and chanters (in kabuki)
 account of a dream;  fantastic story;  wild tale;  empty dream
 reciting without samisen accompaniment
 story;  tale;  narrative;  account;  fable;  legend
 (spoken) epilogue;  final words (following the main event)
 unprompted remark;  unsolicited statement