noun
Kōya-gire fragments
Refers to surviving manuscript fragments of classical Japanese literature, especially the Kokin Wakashū, preserved at Mount Kōya. A specialized historical and literary term.
高野切は、古今和歌集の現存最古の写本の一つとされている。
The Kōya-gire is considered one of the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Kokin Wakashū.
From 高野 (Kōya, referring to Mount Kōya) and 切れ (fragment), indicating manuscript fragments associated with the temple complex on Mount Kōya.