noun
the imperial way; principles of imperial rule
Historical and political term referring to the ideal of governance based on the emperor's virtue and moral authority, often contrasted with 覇道 (the way of hegemony).
帝道は、武力ではなく徳によって国を治める理想を表す。
The imperial way represents the ideal of ruling a country through virtue rather than military force.
中国の古典では、帝道と覇道が対比されることが多い。
In Chinese classics, the imperial way is often contrasted with the way of hegemony.