Japanese

せんじょうばんき
Meaning: a huge and majestic procession with many chariots and horsemen
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

古い絵巻には、千乗万騎の行列が都へ向かう様子が描かれている。
The old picture scroll shows a grand procession like a huge and majestic procession with many chariots and horsemen heading toward the capital.

Usage Notes

A literary idiom for an overwhelming procession, especially one associated with rulers or great authority. It is not used for an ordinary crowd.

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