宮

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 宮 is read as みや and means “shrine” and “palace”.
• Basic usage: It denotes a mountain shrine and a seaside palace depicted in a scroll.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 山の宮 / 海辺に建つ宮
  • Context selects shrine or palace: 山の宮 is a shrine, while 海辺に建つ宮 is a palace.