noun
cloistered emperor; ex-emperor who has become a monk
Historical term for a retired emperor who has taken Buddhist vows. Abbreviation of 太上法皇.
See also: 太上法皇
白河法皇は院政を行ったことで知られている。
The Cloistered Emperor Shirakawa is known for having ruled from his retirement.
法皇は出家した上皇を指す言葉だ。
法皇 is a term for a retired emperor who has entered the Buddhist priesthood.