後宮

こうきゅう

Meanings

1. Noun inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio See also: 七殿 (しちでん). See also: 五舎 (ごしゃ).
2. consort of the emperor

Kanji

• 後 after. Read as コウ.
• 宮 palace. Read as キュウ.

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