内教坊

Reading

Kana: ないきょうぼう

Romaji: naikyōbou

Definition

noun

1

part of the imperial palace where dancing girls were trained (Nara and Heian periods)

Note: archaism

Kanji

内

Readings: ナイ、 ダイ、 うち

Meanings: inside, within, between, among, house, home

教

Readings: キョウ、 おし.える、 おそ.わる

Meanings: teach, faith, doctrine

坊

Readings: ボウ、 ボッ

Meanings: boy, priest's residence, priest