noun
Edo-period official proclamation; shogunate or daimyo decree to the public
Historical term for a written proclamation issued by the shogunate or a daimyo during the Edo period, typically addressed to the general populace. Often seen in historical texts and discussions of Edo governance.
See also: 御触書
江戸時代には、幕府が触れ書きを出して町人に法令を知らせた。
During the Edo period, the shogunate issued proclamations to inform townspeople of laws.
この触れ書きは、当時の農村政策を知る貴重な資料だ。
This proclamation is a valuable document for understanding the agricultural policies of the time.
Most common spelling for this historical term.
Abbreviated spelling; may be confused with other readings.
Uncommon variant.
Variant spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 触れ (fure, 'announcement, notification') and 書き (kaki, 'writing'). The term specifically refers to written proclamations from the Edo period.