--- title: Japanese Fairy Tales, by Yei Theodora Ozaki — a tale · trees and pragmatics description: 67 sentences of «Japanese Fairy Tales, by Yei Theodora Ozaki» with dependency trees and pragmatics, from Mova's tales treebank. It begins: MAY THEY NOW REMIND YOU OF MY CHANGELESS LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / Japanese Fairy Tales, by Yei Theodora… # Japanese Fairy Tales, by Yei Theodora Ozaki 67 sentences of «Japanese Fairy Tales, by Yei Theodora Ozaki» (Project Gutenberg book 4018), a sample the tales treebank of Mova corpus 0.3 annotates, each with its syntax tree and pragmatics. - [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/4/) — MAY THEY NOW REMIND YOU OF MY CHANGELESS LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE. - [79](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/79/) — I shall surely kill the centipede. - [119](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/119/) — Hidesato did not want to accept all these presents, but as the Dragon King insisted, he could not well refuse. - [229](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/229/) — But her greed to get the big box made her forget everything else. - [281](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/281/) — Poor thing!—there, there! you are safe now! - [304](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/304/) — Then you have missed seeing one of the most wonderful sights in the whole universe. - [381](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/381/) — Then, with his face turned eagerly towards his own land, he looked for the rising of the blue hills on the horizon before him. - [413](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/413/) — Suddenly he remembered the box, the tamate-bako. - [454](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/454/) — He then killed her and cut her up and made soup of her, and waited for the return of the old farmer. - [473](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/473/) — Now, not far away there lived in the same mountain a kind, good-natured old rabbit. - [476](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/476/) — When the rabbit heard the story he was very angry at the wicked and deceitful badger, and told the old man to leave everything to him and he would avenge his wife’s death. - [491](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/491/) — By this time the bundle was nearly burned out and all the hair had been burned off the badger’s back. - [586](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/586/) — The Dragon flew up so high in the heavens that in a short time the inmates of the Palace, who had been left behind disappointed, could see them no more. - [635](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/635/) — The poor monkey sat up rubbing his back, and his face was very long as he screamed angrily. - [650](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/650/) — At last Kintaro got up and said: “This is enough for to-day. - [660](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/660/) — I will make a good bridge for you all in a few minutes.” The bear, the deer, the monkey and the hare looked at him to see what he would do now. - [734](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/734/) — Surprising the monster in its den, he made short work of cutting off its great head, which he carried back in triumph to his master. - [814](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/814/) — Her envy and jealousy burned in her heart like fire. - [858](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/858/) — His surname meant “Millionaire,” but although he was not so rich as all that, he was still very far removed from being poor. - [863](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/863/) — The ordinary span of a man’s life is very short.” He wondered whether it were possible, by living simply and frugally henceforth, to prolong his life as long as he wished. - [893](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/893/) — Do you think that you would ever have the patience or the endurance to live a hermit’s life?” “In answer to your prayer, however, I will help you in another way. - [955](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/955/) — As it came nearer it opened its huge mouth ready to devour him. - [1036](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1036/) — Princess Moonlight then sent word to the First Knight that she requested him to bring her the stone bowl which had belonged to Buddha in India. - [1128](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1128/) — Never had he seen any one so wonderfully beautiful, and he could not but look at her, for she was more lovely than any human being as she shone in her own soft radiance. - [1218](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1218/) — It seemed to the mother as she looked at the child’s face that her love for her grew deeper and deeper. - [1223](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1223/) — While the time was thus slipping quickly by in the quiet home, the husband finished his business and returned. - [1257](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1257/) — But in spite of all their efforts the woman’s life was not to be saved. - [1345](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1345/) — However stupid I may be, I should never be able to curse any one who belonged to you, much less pray for the death of one you love. - [1349](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1349/) — “Then why are you always alone in your room these days? - [1364](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1364/) — You are truly a faithful child. - [1396](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1396/) — He had apparently lost his way, and as it was late he met no one who could show him the road or warn him of the haunted spot. - [1550](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1550/) — I am sorry to hear what misfortune has befallen you. - [1577](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1577/) — They gazed at him face to face, but their tongues were still with wonder and could not find a word to say to him. - [1616](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1616/) — At last the Sea King clapped his hands, and then a huge retinue of fishes appeared, all robed in ceremonial garments, and bearing in their fins various trays on which all kinds of sea delicacies were served. - [1644](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1644/) — I had no intention of stealing the Mikoto’s hook. - [1652](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1652/) — Ryn Jin now desired to punish the TAI, but the Happy Hunter begged him not to do so; since his lost hook was thus happily recovered he did not wish to make more trouble for the poor TAI. - [1666](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1666/) — I must also return the fishing hook to my brother and ask his forgiveness for having deprived him of it for so long. - [1736](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1736/) — What was his astonishment when, after digging for some time, he came upon a heap of old and valuable coins, and the deeper he dug the more gold coins did he find. - [1746](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1746/) — But the good old man was too kind-hearted to refuse his neighbor, so he consented to lend the dog on condition that he should be taken great care of. - [1780](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1780/) — The old man did not in the least wish to lend it to his cruel neighbor, but he was too kind to refuse. - [1783](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1783/) — He found him sitting by a big fire made of pieces of wood. - [1789](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1789/) — Now please give me the ashes of the mortar, as I wish to keep them in remembrance of my dog.” The neighbor consented at once, and the old man carried home a basket full of ashes. - [1859](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1859/) — The doctor was alarmed at Rin Jin’s evident displeasure, and excused his want of skill by saying that although he knew the right kind of medicine to give the invalid, it was impossible to find it in the sea. - [1883](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1883/) — “This is what you must do,” said the wily chief steward. - [1901](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1901/) — “I have never seen you in this part of the world before. - [1934](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1934/) — The poor monkey was horrified when he learnt all this, and very angry at the trick played upon him. - [1958](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/1958/) — The monkey replied laughingly that he couldn’t afford to lose his liver: it was too precious. - [2017](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2017/) — Again and again, as fast as he could pick them, the monkey pulled off the hard persimmons and threw them at the defenseless crab till he dropped dead, covered with wounds all over his body. - [2057](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2057/) — He told himself he had nothing now to fear. - [2115](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2115/) — Crocodile, you live in the sea and I live on this island, and we do not often meet, so I know very little about you. - [2158](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2158/) — Then pick some of those kaba flowers that are growing near the edge of the water, spread them on the ground and roll yourself on them. - [2216](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2216/) — They were talking of the news which had recently been carried to them, that the King’s son had entered their country with a large army determined to exterminate their band. - [2259](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2259/) — When he returned to the capital the King praised him for his brave deeds, and held a feast in the Palace in honor of his safe coming home and presented him with many rare gifts. - [2281](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2281/) — The Prince was utterly deceived by the cordiality of his host, which was all feigned, and gladly consented to join in the hunt. - [2292](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2292/) — In his dire extremity he remembered the gifts his aunt had given him when they parted, and it seemed to him as if she must, with prophetic foresight, have divined this hour of need. - [2417](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2417/) — Far away from here to the northeast of Japan there is an island in the sea. - [2422](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2422/) — These devils are very hateful beings. - [2443](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2443/) — Momotaro now hurried on his way till it was midday. - [2447](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2447/) — If you leave me all the cakes you have in your bag you may go; otherwise I will bite you till I kill you!” Momotaro only laughed scornfully: “What is that you are saying? - [2522](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2522/) — “Please, Momotaro!” said the dog. - [2548](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2548/) — Wait till you get a blow from one of our iron bars!” Very angry, indeed, were the devils. - [2551](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2551/) — The pheasant flew to one side to escape the blow, and then attacked the head of first one and then another demon. - [2614](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2614/) — As he did so he stumbled upon something lying on the ground. - [2622](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2622/) — Watanabe therefore had a box made of the strongest wood and banded with iron. - [2645](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2645/) — When they were both in the room Watanabe shut the door carefully, and then going towards a big box which stood in a corner of the room, he took off the heavy lid. - [2761](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2761/) — There is an interesting story of how she mended a part of the broken heavens and one of the terrestrial pillars which upheld the sky, both of which were damaged during a rebellion raised by one of King Fuki’s subjects. - [2774](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg4018/2774/) — The general of the front forces must be I!” He looked back and saw Eiko his comrade, riding on a white horse, in the act of unsheathing a large sword to draw upon him. - ← previous: [Aesop's Fables; a new translation, by Aesop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg11339/) - 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