also: くげでん
land granted to high-ranking officials (ritsuryō system); land for government office expenses
Historical term from the ritsuryō period. Refers to land allocated to support officials or cover office costs. Compare 職分田.
See also: 職分田
Kugaiden were lands granted to officials under the ritsuryō system.
This document records the allocation of kugaiden.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
Alternate reading; less common than くがいでん.
From 公廨, official funds or provisions used for government-office expenses, and 田, “rice field.” Under the 律令 system, 公廨田 supplied revenue for such expenses or official allowances.