five residences for court ladies (Heian Palace)
Historical term referring to the five living quarters for court ladies within the inner palace (後宮) of the Heian period. Used in descriptions of Heian court architecture and life.
See also: 後宮
In the imperial palace of Heian-kyō, there were residences for court ladies called the five residences.
From 五 (five) + 舎 (residence, building). The term is a historical designation for the five specific residences within the Heian inner palace.