moving houses (of a nobleman, emperor, etc.)
Obsolete honorific term for the relocation of a high-ranking person's residence. Used in historical contexts.
taking out a mikoshi (for a festival, etc.)
Obsolete term for the ceremonial removal of a portable shrine. Now expressed with modern vocabulary.
The ancient document records the emperor's moving of residence.
The taking out of the mikoshi during festivals is only seen in old records.
Obsolete kanji spelling for an archaic term; primarily encountered in historical texts.
Alternate obsolete kanji spelling, also found in historical contexts.
The historical derivation is uncertain. The kanji 移徙 literally suggest 'moving' and 'migration,' while 渡座 implies 'crossing' and 'seat/shrine,' reflecting the two obsolete senses.