noun
Nara period (710-794)
Historical term for the Nara period; often used interchangeably with 奈良時代.
See also: 奈良時代
奈良朝の仏教文化は、後の日本文化に大きな影響を与えた。
The Buddhist culture of the Nara period greatly influenced later Japanese culture.
noun
imperial court during the Nara period
Refers specifically to the imperial court and government centered in Nara during the Nara period.
奈良朝は唐の制度を積極的に取り入れた。
The Nara court actively adopted Tang dynasty institutions.
Compound of 奈良 (Nara, the ancient capital) and 朝 (court, dynasty). The term refers to the period when the imperial court was located in Nara.