殿でん中ちゅう

noun

in the palace; within the palace

Historical term referring to the interior of a palace, especially in contexts like the Edo-period shogun's palace. Not used for modern buildings.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だい、殿でん中ちゅうでの作さ法ほうは厳きびしく定さだめられていた。

  In the Edo period, etiquette within the palace was strictly prescribed.