courts, imperial court, government office
廷 centers on a formal seat of authority: a court, especially an imperial or governmental one, where official proceedings take place.
廷 combines 廴 (a long stride or movement) with a phonetic element that also suggests a raised platform. Together they convey the idea of a formal court or official hall.
The 廴 enclosure suggests a long, formal hall. Inside, picture a king (王) or official (士) holding court, making this the place for imperial and government proceedings.
For テイ, imagine a court official taking a tea (テイ) break in the long hall: tea -> テイ, and the court is where they serve.
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court (of law); courtroom
imperial court; royal court
Imperial Court
appearance in court
court session; trial
adjourning court
leaving a court
court of first instance
court recess
no-court day
admission to the courtroom
court; courtroom
harem; inside the palace; the palace
court day
public area of the Imperial Palace where the emperor carries out official business
Yamato court
full court; grand bench of the supreme court
court painter
Aulic Council
court music