武家伝奏

Reading

Kana: ぶけでんそう

Romaji: bukedensou

Definition

noun

1

Imperial official in charge of communication between the shogunate and the court (during the Muromachi and Edo periods)

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

武

Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し

Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms

家

Readings: カ、 ケ、 いえ、 や、 うち

Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

伝

Readings: デン、 テン、 つた.わる、 つた.える、 つた.う、 つだ.う、 -づた.い、 つて

Meanings: transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition

奏

Readings: ソウ、 かな.でる

Meanings: play music, speak to a ruler, complete