also: がっくうでん · がっくでん
moon palace of Chandra
In Hindu mythology, the celestial palace of the moon god Chandra. A specialized term encountered in religious or mythological contexts.
In Hindu mythology, the moon god Chandra is said to dwell in the moon palace.
Poetic or literary term for an imperial palace, often evoking a grand, moonlit residence. Not used in everyday speech.
In the poem, the moon palace is depicted as the emperor's residence.
Yoshiwara red-light district
Archaic euphemistic name for the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters in Edo-period Tokyo. No longer in active use.
In the Edo period, Yoshiwara was also called the moon palace.