司し馬ば

noun

Minister of War (Zhou dynasty China)

Historical title for the military affairs minister in the Zhou dynasty. Also referenced in relation to the Six Ministers (六卿).

See also: 六卿

• 周しゅうの時じ代だい、司し馬ばは軍ぐん事じを司つかさどる重じゅう要ような官かん職しょくだった。

  In the Zhou period, the Sima was an important official post overseeing military affairs.