| Because then Emperor Kanmu became a devout believer in Saicho and Hieizan-ji Temple, received the support of the emperor and his aides in the Wake clan, it flourished as it was considered the guardian of Kyoto's Kimon (northeast) gate and of the nation. |
時の桓武天皇は最澄に帰依し、天皇やその側近である和気氏の援助を受けて、比叡山寺は京都の鬼門（北東）を護る国家鎮護の道場として次第に栄えるようになった。 |