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imperial court, royal court, palace
The court of an emperor or monarch, including the physical palace and the social and political institution surrounding the ruler. Used for both Japanese and foreign courts.
宮廷音楽を演奏する。
Perform court music.
宮廷では華やかな儀式が行われた。
Splendid ceremonies were held at the court.
ヨーロッパの宮廷文化は絵画や音楽の発展に大きく貢献した。
European court culture made a great contribution to the development of painting and music.
USAGE:
A formal, written-style word. Used for both Japanese imperial and foreign royal courts. In historical contexts about Japan, 朝廷 is more common for the Japanese imperial court as a political institution, while 宮廷 emphasizes the court as a cultural setting.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 宮廷音楽: court music
- 宮廷料理: court cuisine
- 宮廷文化: court culture
- 宮廷画家: court painter
- 宮廷舞踊: court dance