noun
three lords; three highest-ranking officials
Historical term referring to the three highest officials in ancient Chinese or Japanese imperial governments. Not used in modern contexts.
古代中国では、三公は皇帝を補佐する最高位の官職だった。
In ancient China, the Three Lords were the highest-ranking officials who assisted the emperor.
日本でも律令制のもとで三公に相当する官職が置かれた。
In Japan, under the ritsuryō system, official posts equivalent to the Three Lords were established.