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Kotomora

氏し姓せい制せい度ど

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Meanings

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noun

uji-kabane system; clan and hereditary title system

Historical term referring to the ancient Japanese system of clans (uji) and hereditary titles (kabane) used by the Yamato court. Primarily encountered in historical or academic contexts.

See also: 氏 (うじ) · 姓 (かばね)