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imperial court, imperial palace, the palace
The interior of the imperial palace, or the imperial court and its activities. Refers to the world within the palace walls, including the emperor, imperial family, and court officials.
宮中で行事が行われた。
A ceremony was held at the imperial palace.
宮中晩餐会に各国の大使が招かれた。
Ambassadors from various countries were invited to the imperial court dinner.
平安時代の宮中では、和歌や音楽が盛んだった。
At the Heian-period imperial court, waka poetry and music flourished.
USAGE:
Used in both historical and modern contexts. In modern Japan, 宮中 refers to the Imperial Palace and formal events held there, such as 宮中晩餐会 (state banquet) and 宮中祭祀 (imperial rites). In historical contexts, it refers to the court culture of earlier eras.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 宮中晩餐会: imperial court dinner, state banquet
- 宮中祭祀: imperial rites
- 宮中行事: imperial court ceremonies
- 宮中の文化: court culture