平へい安あん朝ちょう

noun

Heian period (794-1185)

Historical term for the era when the capital was in Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). Often used in historical or literary contexts.

See also: 平安時代 (へいあんじだい)

• 平へい安あん朝ちょうの文ぶん化かは貴き族ぞくを中ちゅう心しんに栄さかえた。

  The culture of the Heian period flourished around the aristocracy.

noun

imperial court in the Heian period

Refers specifically to the court and its society, not just the time span. Often used when discussing court life, politics, or literature.

• 平へい安あん朝ちょうでは、和わ歌かが重じゅう要ような教きょう養ようとされていた。

  At the Heian court, waka poetry was considered an important cultural accomplishment.