検非違使

けびいし

Also written けんびいし, けいびいし

Meanings

1. Noun police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods)

Kanji

• 検 inspect
• 非 non-
• 違 differ
• 使 use. Read as シ.

Words containing 検非違使

• 検非違使庁 (けびいしちょう) office in Heian Kyoto responsible for police and judicial duties

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists