法ほう皇おう

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

• 白しら河かわ法ほう皇おうは院いん政せいを行おこなったことで知しられている。

  The Cloistered Emperor Shirakawa is known for having ruled from his retirement.

• 法ほう皇おうは出しゅっ家けした上じょう皇こうを指さす言こと葉ばだ。

  法皇 is a term for a retired emperor who has entered the Buddhist priesthood.