also: はっしきのかばね
eight hereditary titles (684 CE)
Historical term referring to the eight kabane ranks established by Emperor Tenmu in 684 CE: Mahito, Ason, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, and Inagi. Used in discussions of ancient Japanese court hierarchy.
See also: 真人 · 朝臣 · 宿禰 · 忌寸 · 道の師 · 臣 · 連 · 稲置
Emperor Tenmu established the eight hereditary titles in 684.
八色の姓には、真人や朝臣などが含まれる。
The eight hereditary titles include Mahito, Ason, and others.
The second rank among the eight titles, often granted to powerful clans.
The third rank; later became a common kabane title.
The fourth rank; originally for immigrants and technical specialists.
The fifth rank; a rare title, sometimes read as みちのし.
The sixth rank; an older kabane title incorporated into the system.
The seventh rank; another older title retained in the new hierarchy.
The eighth and lowest rank; often held by local administrators.
Standard historical term; the reading やくさのかばね is the most common.
Abbreviated form without の; also read はっしきのかばね.
Alternate reading; less common than やくさのかばね.
From 八色 (eight colors/types) + の (possessive particle) + 姓 (hereditary title). The term refers to the eight ranks of kabane established in 684 CE. The reading やくさ is a specific historical reading of 八色 in this context; はっしき is an alternative on'yomi reading.