# Daitetsu — Kusamakura character guide

> Daitetsu in Kusamakura by Natsume Sōseki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Daitetsu-sama, Daitetsu, the Kaikanji, Daitetsu of Kaikanji

**First appearance:** 0009-viii

## Who they are

A monk or abbot of Kaikanji temple, involved in local religious life.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/iii)

His calligraphy is noted on a scroll in the narrator's room, prompting the narrator's thoughts on art.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/viii)

The priest and abbot of Kaikanji temple, a guest at the tea party, discusses art and invites the narrator to visit.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/ix)

Referenced by his calligraphy on the wall and mentioned as the priest of Kaikanji who asked the Narrator to paint on a screen.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/xi)

Receives the narrator warmly, shares his view on art and culture, and recounts Nami's spiritual training after her divorce.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as the priest of Kaikanji, described as well-qualified to be an artist due to his uncluttered mind.

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