is a famous chapter from her 10th-century masterpiece, The Pillow Book (Makura no Sōshi). As a lady-in-waiting to Empress Teishi during the Heian period, Shōnagon recorded her observations of court life with sharp wit and brutal honesty. "Hateful Things" ( Nikuki Mono ) is a curated list of daily annoyances, social faux pas, and petty grievances that she found intolerable. Key Observations from "Hateful Things"
Sei Shonagon would approve. She knew that noticing what you hate is just as revealing as celebrating what you love. hateful things sei shonagon pdf