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Meanings
1
grand ceremony; state ceremony
Refers to a large-scale, formal ceremony, often with national or imperial significance. Used in historical or official contexts.
The enthronement ceremony was conducted as a grand state ceremony.
2
important law; legal canon
Denotes a fundamental or highly significant law, often in historical or legal contexts. Not used for everyday legislation.
The Taihō Code is considered an important legal canon of ancient Japan.
Expressions
- 不磨の大典immutable law; indestructible canon