noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
imperial proclamation; imperial decree
Historical term referring to an official proclamation or decree issued by the emperor in pre-modern Japan. Often used in contexts describing court ceremonies or the formal announcement of an imperial decision.
天皇が新しい元号を宣下した。
The emperor proclaimed the new era name.
宣下の儀式
The ceremony of imperial proclamation was held at the imperial court.