noun
Yoshino period
Historical term for the Nanboku-chō period (1336–1392), viewed from the Southern Court's perspective, emphasizing its legitimacy. Often contrasted with 南北朝時代.
See also: 南北朝時代
吉野朝時代は、南朝の正統性を強調する歴史観で使われる。
The Yoshino period is used in historical views that emphasize the legitimacy of the Southern Court.
この寺は吉野朝時代に建立されたと伝えられている。
This temple is said to have been built during the Yoshino period.
南北朝時代 is the neutral, standard term for the Nanboku-chō period (1336–1392), while 吉野朝時代 is a Southern Court-centric term that implies the Southern Court was the legitimate imperial line.
吉野 (Yoshino, the location of the Southern Court) + 朝 (court/dynasty) + 時代 (period). The term reflects a historiographical stance favoring the Southern Court.