Used at certain shrines, such as Ise and Kamo, to refer to a priest. Domain-specific Shinto term.
At Ise Grand Shrine, a priest called a tone performs the rituals.
ritsuryō administrative official
Archaic. One of the four administrative ranks (四等官) in the ritsuryō system. Historical term.
See also: 四等官
Heian-period town official
Archaic. A government official in charge of a town, especially in Heian Kyoto.
prominent townsman
Archaic. A leading or influential member of a town.
river boatman; riverboat captain
Refers to a boatman or captain of a riverboat. Historical occupation.
medieval harbor manager
Archaic. A harbor manager in medieval times.
In the ritsuryō system, the tone was one of the four administrative ranks.
In Heian-kyō, the tone was responsible for town administration.
In medieval towns, the tone acted as a prominent figure who brought the community together.
In the Edo period, the tone worked as a riverboat captain.
In medieval ports, the tone was entrusted with harbor management.
The bandit leader led his gang to attack the village.