also: こうきでん
ladies' pavilion; Kokiden
One of the buildings in the inner Heian Palace complex, specifically the pavilion for high-ranking court ladies. Often appears in classical literature such as The Tale of Genji.
The Kokiden is one of the seven halls of the Heian Palace inner compound.
源氏物語では、弘徽殿の女御が重要な役割を果たす。
In The Tale of Genji, the Kokiden Consort plays an important role.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical building name.
Alternate reading; こきでん is more common.
The name 弘徽殿 is composed of auspicious characters; the exact derivation is uncertain, but it is a traditional name for a specific pavilion in the Heian Palace.