also: じんじゅでん
noun
central pavilion of Heian Palace
Historical term for the main building within the Heian Palace complex, used for state ceremonies and imperial audiences. Often mentioned in classical literature and historical texts.
See also: 十七殿
仁寿殿は平安宮の中心的な建物の一つだった。
The Jijūden was one of the central buildings of the Heian Palace.
『源氏物語』にも仁寿殿が登場する。
The Jijūden also appears in The Tale of Genji.
Refers to the seventeen main halls of the Heian Palace, of which 仁寿殿 is one. 十七殿 is a collective term, while 仁寿殿 is a specific building.
The name 仁寿殿 is composed of 仁 (benevolence), 寿 (longevity), and 殿 (hall/palace). It is a proper name for a specific building in the Heian Palace; the exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely reflects auspicious Confucian or Buddhist concepts common in imperial architecture.