noun
main temple building; main shrine building
Refers to the principal hall of a temple or shrine, where the main object of worship is enshrined or major ceremonies are held.
この神社の正殿は江戸時代に建てられた。
The main building of this shrine was built in the Edo period.
noun
Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies
Specifically the Shishinden (紫宸殿), the main hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace used for enthronement and other state ceremonies.
See also: 紫宸殿
京都御所の正殿は紫宸殿と呼ばれ、重要な儀式が行われた。
The main hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is called Shishinden, where important ceremonies were held.
noun
central palace building; state chamber
General term for the main or central building of a palace, often used in historical or architectural contexts.
平安京の大内裏には、正殿を中心に多くの建物が配置されていた。
In the Heian-kyō Imperial Palace, many buildings were arranged around the central hall.
From 正 (sei, 'main, central') + 殿 (den, 'hall, palace'). The term has been used historically to denote the principal building in palace, temple, and shrine complexes.