noun
Ashikaga period; Muromachi period
Historical term for the period of Ashikaga shogunate rule (1336–1573), also known as the Muromachi period. Used in historical contexts.
See also: 室町時代
足利時代には、金閣寺や銀閣寺が建てられた。
During the Ashikaga period, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji were built.
More common name for the same period (1336–1573). 足利時代 emphasizes the ruling shogunate family, while 室町時代 is the standard historical term.
From 足利 (Ashikaga, the ruling shogunate family) + 時代 (period, era).