Saiou - Saiou

Japanese: 斎王 - さいおう
Saiou - Saiou
〘Noun〙 In ancient times, an unmarried princess or a female member of the imperial family was the title of the Saigū (female princess) who served at Ise Grand Shrine when the emperor ascended to the throne. Also, the title of the Saiin (female princess) who served at Kamo Shrine. Itsuki no Miko (female princess). Itsuki no Miya (female princess). [Engishiki (927)] *Yamagashu (late 12th century) Part 2 "There was no Saiō in Ise, and in the old age, she was called Nenjō."

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Japanese:
〘名〙 古代、未婚の内親王または皇族の女子で、天皇の即位のとき伊勢神宮に奉仕した斎宮(さいぐう)の称。また、賀茂神社に奉仕した斎院の称。いつきのみこ。いつきのみや。〔延喜式(927)〕※山家集(12C後)下「伊勢に斎王おはしまさで、年経にけり」

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