天てん威い

noun

imperial authority; imperial majesty

Formal, historical term referring to the awe-inspiring authority or dignity of an emperor. Used in classical or ceremonial contexts.

• 天てん威いによって国くにが治おさめられた。

  The country was ruled by imperial authority.

• 天てん威いを恐おそれぬ者ものはいなかった。

  There was no one who did not fear the imperial majesty.