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Meanings
1
Refers to the emperor's residence or the inner palace grounds in historical and modern contexts.
The inner palace of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was once the emperor's residence.
2
emperor and empress dolls
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 内裏雛 (だいりびな); refers to the pair of dolls representing the emperor and empress displayed during the Hinamatsuri festival.
See also: 内裏雛
The emperor and empress dolls are displayed on the top tier of the doll platform.