御触書
Meanings
1
Edo-period shogunate proclamation; official notice to the public
historical term
Historical term for a written edict or proclamation issued by the shogunate or a daimyo during the Edo period, typically addressed to the general populace. Often used in historical contexts.
See also: お達し
During the Edo period, the shogunate issued proclamations to inform farmers of laws.
This official notice was posted on the village bulletin board.