Fujiwara No Motofusa (1144-1230)
to rise to the highest possible rank
banquet on the occasion of the first ceremonial offering of rice by the newly-enthroned emperor
Goshirakawajoukou (retired emperor)
senior grade of the third court rank
Houjou Tokimasa (1138-1215)
line of regents and advisers (advisors)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
equipment; installation; facilities; arrangements
becoming a monk; entering priesthood
imperial bridal party's entry into the court
Mahavairocana (name of a Bodhisattva)
to be tonsured; to have one's head shaved; to become a monk
artifact; excavated article; archaeological find
Tendai sect (of Buddhism)
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
Enryaku era (782.8.19-806.5.18)
to take charge during someone's absence
as; because; with; due to
the other day; some time ago; recently
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
all; everyone; everybody; everything
Goryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE); Korea (esp. the Goguryeo kingdom or the Goryeo dynasty)
a dime a dozen; two a penny
public bathhouse; building with a bath (esp. in a shrine or temple)
keeper of imperial archives; worker skilled in the brewing of sake or soy sauce
scenic; beautiful; picturesque