imperial palace; emperor (honorific)
Honorific term for the imperial palace or, by extension, the emperor. Used in respectful contexts, often historical or formal.
See also: 内裏
I was granted an audience with the emperor.
In old tales, the emperor resided in the capital.
festival dolls of emperor and empress
Polite term for the pair of dolls representing the emperor and empress in the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) display. Often used in the context of 内裏雛 (だいりびな).
See also: 内裏雛
We display the imperial dolls on the top tier of the doll platform.