八はっ姓せい

noun

eight hereditary titles of 684 CE

Historical term referring to the eight kabane titles established by Emperor Tenmu in 684 CE: Mahito, Ason, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, and Inagi. Archaic; used only in discussions of ancient Japanese court ranks.

See also: 八色の姓

• 天てん武む天皇てんのうは684年ねんに八はっ姓せいの制せい度どを定さだめた。

  Emperor Tenmu established the system of eight hereditary titles in 684 CE.