imperial cortege; imperial procession
Historical term for the formal procession of the Japanese emperor or imperial family. Rare in everyday language; mainly encountered in historical or ceremonial contexts.
The imperial cortege was seen in court ceremonies of the Heian period.
The term originates from Chinese, where 鹵簿 referred to the imperial guard of honor. The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji are used for their historical association with the imperial procession.