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Uchida, Kosaburo - an artist who has a foul temper and goes into drinking fits. He leaves his ink sticks out and as a result, mice living in his house eat them and die, which makes a horrible smell. He eventually paints a picture of Sayuri staring at her hands in the sunset, which becomes very famous. He also is responsible for the advertisements for the "Dances of the Old Capital" every year.

uchikomi (打ち込み) - a way that geisha strike a drum. It is performed by bringing the arm across the body and then swinging the drumstick back hand.

Judge Uwazumi - a client of Hatsumomo's.

umeboshi ochazuke (梅干しお茶ずけ) - a favorite snack of Hatsumomo's, made from leftover rice and pickled sour plums, soaked in hot tea.

Umeko-san - the name of the Nitta okiya's cook.

Umiyo - a geisha who plays an enchanted dolphin in the Dances of the Old Capital with Sayuri.

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