newly born imperial prince
Historical term used in the imperial court to refer to a prince who has just been born. Not used in modern everyday language.
平安時代の記録には、今宮の誕生を祝う儀式が記されている。
Records from the Heian period describe ceremonies celebrating the birth of a newly born imperial prince.
newly constructed branch shrine
Refers to a branch shrine that has been recently built or established. Often used in the context of Shinto shrine networks.
この地域に新しく今宮が建立された。
A newly constructed branch shrine was built in this area.
Compound of 今 (ima, 'now, new') and 宮 (miya, 'shrine, prince'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with these meanings.