Heian

[ hey-ahn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the period in Japan, a.d. 794–1185, characterized by the modification and naturalization of ideas and institutions that were earlier introduced from China.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Heian¹

1890–95; < Japanese heian, earlier feian < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese píngān peace

Example Sentences

To historians the Heian Period represents the rise and fall of the Fujiwara family.

From Project Gutenberg

But in the middle of the Heian Period the Fujiwara were very much everywhere.

From Project Gutenberg