A generic name of serving ladies at the Imperial Court who were favourites with the Emperor, including nyogo (a high-ranking lady in the court who was a consort of the emperor), koi (a lady in waiting in the court) and other lower rank ladies |
女御、更衣 (女官)をはじめその下位にあり天皇の寵愛を受けた宮女の総称。 |