also: しげいさ
court ladies' residence (Heian Palace)
Historical term for one of the five residences (五舎) in the inner Heian Palace where court ladies lived.
See also: 五舎
Shigeisha is one of the five residences in the inner palace of Heian-kyō.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
Alternate reading; less common.
The name 淑景舎 is composed of kanji meaning 'graceful' (淑), 'scenery' (景), and 'building' (舎). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is a historical designation for a specific residence within the Heian Palace.