妃ひ嬪ひん

noun

emperor's wife and concubines

Archaic term for the collective group of an emperor's consorts, including both the principal wife and concubines. Used in historical contexts.

• 妃ひ嬪ひんたちは宮きゅう中ちゅうの奥おく深ぶかくで暮くらしていた。

  The emperor's wives and concubines lived deep within the palace.

noun

emperor's female attendant

Archaic term for a female attendant serving the emperor. Distinct from the consort sense; refers to a court lady rather than a wife or concubine.

• その妃ひ嬪ひんは帝みかどの身みの回まわりの世せ話わをしていた。

  That female attendant took care of the emperor's personal needs.