(of feudal Japan) Clipping of 礼部省 (Reibushō, “Ministry of Ceremonies”). / (of feudal Japan) Synonym of 治部省 (Jibushō, “Ministry of Ceremonies”) (designation by the Chinese)

ritual; ceremony

ancient times, a very long time ago

(history, government) Synonym of 治部省 (Jibushō, “Ministry of Ceremonies”) (older name)

the past, old times / ancient

nation; state

a bow, the gesture of bending at the waist / an expression of thanks or gratitude

management, control; stewardship; administration

once (in the indeterminate past)

to control, to manage, to administer