also: おましどころ · おわしどころ · おわしましどころ
noun
Imperial chamber; abode of a nobleman or emperor
Refers specifically to the living quarters or private rooms of an emperor or high-ranking noble in a historical Japanese context. Not used for modern residences.
京都御所の御座所は、天皇の私的な空間だった。
The Imperial chamber in the Kyoto Imperial Palace was the emperor's private space.
江戸城の御座所は、将軍の居住区として使われた。
The abode in Edo Castle was used as the shogun's living quarters.
Obsolete reading; it is out-dated kana usage.
Obsolete reading; it is out-dated kana usage.
Obsolete reading; it is out-dated kana usage.
Variant spelling with ご instead of 御; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 御 (honorific prefix) + 座 (seat, sitting) + 所 (place). The term literally means 'honorable sitting place' and came to denote the private chambers of an emperor or noble.