(historical, government, monarchy) the Ministry of the Imperial Household

(historical, government, monarchy) the Ministry of the Imperial Household

Edo Period

(of feudal Japan) Synonym of 宮内省 (Kunaishō, “Ministry of the Imperial Household”) (designation by the Chinese) / (of pre-modern Japan) Clipping of 工部省 (Kōbushō, “Ministry of Public Works”).

(monarchy) Japanese emperors and their 皇族 (kōzoku, “imperial relatives”)

charge of, end, responsibility for an area of work / one who is in charge / (host industry) host / hostess who attends to a patron

be in charge, handle an area of responsibility

reflection, introspection

reflect on oneself

(history, government) the Ministry of Public Works