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璽符 (じふ, jifu) Japanese meaning: imperial seal | Kotomora

璽じ符ふ

Meanings

1

Refers to the seal or stamp of the emperor, used in historical or formal contexts. Related terms include 印璽 and 御璽.

See also: 印璽 · 御璽

璽じ符ふは天皇てんのうの権けん威いを示しめす重じゅう要ような印しるしである。
The imperial seal is an important stamp that signifies the authority of the emperor.

Kanji

璽emperor's seal
符token, sign, mark

Related words

印いん璽じ
印璽 is a broader term for imperial or state seals, while 璽符 specifically emphasizes the seal as a symbol of authority.
御ぎょ璽じ
御璽 is a more common term for the imperial seal, often used in modern official contexts, whereas 璽符 is archaic and literary.

Etymology

Compound of 璽 (imperial seal) and 符 (tally, token). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term appears in classical texts referring to the emperor's seal.