noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
imperial reply; reply to the emperor
Formal term used in historical or ceremonial contexts for an emperor's reply or a reply addressed to the emperor. The direction depends on context; often seen in records of court proceedings.
天皇陛下の勅答が読み上げられた。
The emperor's reply was read aloud.
使節は勅答を奉じて帰
The envoy returned home bearing the imperial reply.