殿てん上じょう

noun

the court; palace circles; palace floor

Historical term referring to the imperial court or palace, especially in Heian-period contexts. Can denote the physical raised floor of the palace or the social circle of courtiers. Modern usage is limited to historical or literary descriptions.

• 殿てん上じょうに昇のぼることは、貴き族ぞくにとって大おおきな名めい誉よだった。

  Being admitted to the court was a great honor for the nobility.

• 殿てん上じょうの人ひと々びとは、和わ歌かや管かん弦げんに親したしんだ。

  The people of the court enjoyed waka poetry and music.