大夫
also: たいふ
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Meanings
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high steward; grand master
Historical title for a senior court official in pre-modern Japan, roughly equivalent to a high steward or grand master. Not used in modern contexts.
In the Heian period, a 大夫 served in an important post at the imperial court.
The protagonist of this tale was appointed 大夫 at a young age.