Historical term for submitting a report or petition to the emperor. In modern contexts, it may appear in historical dramas or formal documents.
See also: 奏する (そうする)
The vassal presented a report to the emperor.
instrumentalist; player
accompaniment
instrumental ensemble
concerto
ensemble playing; ensemble performance; concert
report to the Emperor · play (a musical instrument) · accomplish; achieve
interlude; intermezzo
prelude; overture
playing technique; way of playing; style of playing
instrumental solo; solo performance
report to the Emperor · play (a musical instrument) · accomplish; achieve
success; achievement; fruition
playing a wind instrument; blowing
variation (music)
trying out a musical instrument; test-playing
instrumental duet; instrumental duo
instrumental quartet
report to the Emperor; present a memorial to the throne
musical performance; playing music
introduction; prelude
report to the emperor; present a memorial to the throne
report to the throne (while prostrating)
delivering a message to the emperor
secret report to the emperor
obbligato
report of an official's offense to the emperor
efficacy; effectiveness; taking effect
sonata
reporting to the Emperor
Standard kanji form for this noun.
The kanji 奏 originally means 'to offer' or 'to present', and in this context it specifically refers to presenting a report to the emperor. The reading そう is the on'yomi.