Japanese plum (Prunus salicina); Chinese plum
wicker trunk; wicker luggage
Joseon Dynasty (Korea, 1392-1910); Yi Dynasty; Ly Dynasty (Vietnam, 1009-1225)
peach and plum; person of one's recommendation
Joseon Dynasty (of Korea; 1392-1910); Yi Dynasty
leave no room for scandal; don't do anything that can be misinterpreted; (lit.) don't straighten your cap under a plum tree (because when you raise your hands it might look as if you're trying to steal the plums)
underneath a Japanese plum tree
Salix koriyanagi (species of willow)
the common run of men; the average Joe; good-for-nothing (person)
Ministry of Personnel (Tang-dynasty China)
leave no room for scandal; don't do anything that can be misinterpreted; (lit.) don't straighten your cap under a plum tree (because when you raise your hands it might look as if you're trying to steal the plums)
Japanese buckthorn (Rhamnus japonica var. decipiens)
blackthorn (Prunus spinosa); sloe
Be careful not to invite the least suspicion; Leave no room for scandal
Be careful not to invite the least suspicion; Leave no room for scandal
Prunus cerasifera var. atropurpurea; pissard plum
a man of virtue will naturally attract admirers; good wine speaks for itself
a man of virtue will naturally attract admirers; good wine speaks for itself
a man of virtue will naturally attract admirers; good wine speaks for itself
gathering of excellent and capable people