化け内ない

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

imperial lands; lands under the emperor's civilizing influence

Historical term from pre-modern Japan, referring to territories considered to be under the benevolent rule and cultural influence of the emperor. Often contrasted with 化外 (けがい), lands outside imperial influence.

See also: 化外

• 化け内ないの民たみは天皇てんのうの恩おん恵けいを受うけるとされた。

  The people of the imperial lands were said to receive the emperor's blessings.

• この地ち図ずでは、化け内ないと化け外がいが色いろ分わけされている。

  On this map, the imperial lands and the outer regions are color-coded.