御廟
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Meanings
1
Honorific term for a mausoleum, especially of an emperor or high-ranking person. Used in formal or respectful contexts.
See also: 廟
The mausoleum of Emperor Meiji is in Kyoto.
2
Honorific term for a shrine, often associated with imperial or noble ancestors. Less common than sense 1.
See also: 廟
That shrine was built to enshrine the ancestors.
3
Rare honorific reference to the imperial court. Mostly historical or literary.
See also: 廟
The ceremony of the imperial court was conducted according to ancient rites.