王宮

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 王宮 and read おうきゅう, it denotes the royal palace where a monarch and court reside or conduct affairs.
• Basic usage: It is used for a messenger arriving there and a stage set recreating its garden.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Palace rather than fortress
  • The focus is royal residence and ceremony, not an entire defensive castle.