hereditary title; kabane
Historical term for a hereditary title used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing within the court system.
In ancient Japan, kabane were important titles indicating the status of a clan.
Archaic use referring to a clan or family group, often associated with the hereditary title system.
In old texts, 姓 read as かばね can refer to a clan.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
The term かばね is of native Japanese origin, historically used to denote hereditary titles in the Yamato court. The exact derivation is uncertain.