also: ろくちょう
noun
Six Dynasties (of China)
Historical term referring to the six Chinese dynasties (Eastern Wu, Eastern Jin, Song, Qi, Liang, Chen) that had their capital at Jiankang (modern Nanjing) from the 3rd to 6th centuries.
六朝時代の文化は、後の日本に大きな影響を与えた。
The culture of the Six Dynasties period greatly influenced later Japan.
noun
calligraphic style of the Six Dynasties period
Refers to the distinctive calligraphy styles that flourished during the Six Dynasties, often studied in East Asian art history.
この書は六朝の書風をよく伝えている。
This calligraphy faithfully conveys the style of the Six Dynasties.
From Chinese 六朝 (Liù Cháo), literally 'six dynasties'. The Japanese readings are Sino-Japanese (on'yomi).