七しち殿でん

noun

seven residential pavilions for court ladies (Heian Palace)

Historical term referring to the seven pavilions within the inner palace (後宮) of the Heian-era imperial court, where court ladies resided. Not used in modern contexts.

See also: 後宮

• 平へい安あん京きょうの内だい裏りには、七しち殿でんと呼よばれる女にょ官かんの住すまいがあった。

  In the imperial palace of Heian-kyō, there were residences for court ladies called the Seven Pavilions.