Ukifune (浮舟, うきふね) is the nickname of a princess in '' The Tale of Genji'', the unrecognized daughter of the Eighth Prince. The 51st chapter of the story is named after her. Literally, ''Ukifune'' means "A Boat Set Adrift"; her real name is not specified.

Story

Ukifune is the unrecognized daughter of the Eighth Prince, the half sister of Oigimi and Nakanokimi, and a young lady of uncommon beauty and grace. She lives with her mother at a distance from the royal court, shielding her from courtly politics; she is considered naive as such. Both

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and Prince Niou court Ukifune and seek her love, and she agonizes over the proper choice. In order to release herself from the love triangle, Ukifune attempts suicide by throwing herself into the Uji River, but is unsuccessful. Having been rescued, she takes vows to become a Buddhist nun and secludes herself in Ono, at the western foot of Mount Hiei. She refuses to see Kaoru again; this story is at the very end of ''The Tale of Genji'', so the story comes to an end without any further resolution for her.

In culture

Ukifune has often been a subject of many works, including a

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refers directly to the story.

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UNESCO - ''The Tale of Genji''. Chapter 51: Ukifune
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