Japanese

平安時代

へいあんじだい
Meaning: Heian period
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

平
安
時
代

Example sentences

The Heian period was an era during which the capital was located in Kyoto for about 400 years.
博物館には、平安時代に作られた美しい太刀が展示されている。
A beautiful long sword made in the Heian period is on display in the museum.
歴史の教科書で、平安時代の朝廷の役割について学んだ。
I learned about the role of the Imperial Court in the Heian period in my history textbook.
この掛け軸は、平安時代の名筆として知られている。
This hanging scroll is known as a masterpiece of calligraphy from the Heian period.
嵯峨天皇は平安時代の天皇です。
Emperor Saga was an emperor of the Heian period.
平安時代の貴族が指貫を着た
Nobles in the Heian period wore sashinuki.
崇徳院は平安時代の天皇だった
Emperor Sutoku was an emperor of the Heian period.
平安時代の中期には、藤原氏が摂関政治を行って権力を握りました。
In the middle of the Heian period, the Fujiwara clan held power by conducting regency politics.
平安時代の公達は優雅な生活を送っていた。
The young nobles of the Heian period lived elegant lives.
平安時代、藤原氏は摂関政治を通じて権力を握った。
During the Heian period, the Fujiwara clan held power through regency politics.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period of Japanese history from 794 to 1185, known for its peak in Japanese art and literature.

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