内ない廷てい

noun

inner palace; harem

Refers to the private living quarters of the emperor or a monarch, including the women's quarters (harem). Often used in historical or imperial contexts.

• 内ない廷ていは、天皇てんのうの私し的てきな住すまいである。

  The inner palace is the private residence of the emperor.

• 昔むかしの中ちゅう国ごくの内ない廷ていには多おおくの妃きさきがいた。

  In ancient China, there were many consorts in the inner palace.