also: あっそん · あそみ
Ason; second highest hereditary title
Historical title in the Japanese court rank system (八色の姓). Refers to the second highest of the eight hereditary titles. Archaic; used in historical contexts.
See also: 八色の姓
The Fujiwara clan was granted the title of Ason.
In the eight hereditary titles, Ason is the second highest title after Mahito.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical title.
Alternate reading, less common.
Archaic reading, used in older texts.
The title developed from the older form あそみ, with final み changing to ん. It was one of the hereditary titles established in the ancient 八色の姓 system.