also: たいだいり
noun
Greater Imperial Palace; palace complex
Historical term for the central administrative and residential palace complex in Heian-kyō (Kyoto). The inner palace (内裏) and surrounding government offices are also used.
See also: 内裏
平安京の大内裏は、天皇の住まいと役所が集まっていた。
The Greater Imperial Palace of Heian-kyō housed the emperor's residence and government offices.
大内裏の跡地は、現在の京都市内に点在している。
The remains of the Greater Imperial Palace are scattered across present-day Kyoto.
内裏 refers specifically to the emperor's private living quarters within the 大内裏 complex.
Compound of 大 (great) and 内裏 (inner palace). The term refers to the entire palace complex, as opposed to just the inner residential area.