imperial edict; senmyō
Refers specifically to imperial edicts written in the classical senmyō-tai style, characterized by grandiose language and a distinctive orthography using large and small characters. A historical term; not used for modern official proclamations.
See also: 宣命体
Imperial edicts from the Nara period are written in a distinctive style.
This senmyō was considered to convey the emperor's words directly.
imperial edict style; senmyō-tai
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 宣 “proclaim” and 命 “command,” referring especially to an imperial edict written in the distinctive 宣命書 style.