宮廷
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
imperial court; royal court
Refers to the court of an emperor or monarch, including the physical location and the institution. Often used attributively with の.
He served as a court musician.
The court ceremony was solemn.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に仕えるto serve at the (royal/imperial) court
In his youth, he served at the royal court.
- 〈場所〉で暮らすto live at the court
She was the daughter of a noble who lived at the royal court.