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Meanings
1
Nara period (710-794)
historical term
Historical term for the Nara period; often used interchangeably with 奈良時代.
See also: 奈良時代
The Buddhist culture of the Nara period greatly influenced later Japanese culture.
2
imperial court during the Nara period
historical term
Refers specifically to the imperial court and government centered in Nara during the Nara period.
The Nara court actively adopted Tang dynasty institutions.