Outside the bounds of morality, good behavior or judgment; unacceptable. For example, She thought taking the boys to a topless show was beyond the pale. The noun pale, from the Latin palum, meant âa stake for fencesâ or âa fence made from such stakes.â
A kendama approved for use in competition by the Japan Kendama Association. Kendama is a kind of toy that has long enjoyed popularity in Japan among both children and adults. While it may appear simple at first glance, kendama is a deep game with more than 1,000 different techniques for players to try to master. It can be played anywhere and by anyone, both men and women, young and old. The game is said to be helpful in developing concentration and perseverance.
For the Ali Project single, see Kotodama (song). Kotodama or kototama (è¨é, lit. word spirit/soul) refers to the Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names. English translations include soul of language, spirit of language, power of language, power word, magic word, and sacred sound. The notion of kotodama presupposes that sounds can magically affect objects, and that ritual word usages can influence our environment, body, mind, and soul.