源げん平ぺい藤とう橘きつ

noun

the four major historical clans: Minamoto, Taira, Fujiwara, and Tachibana

Refers collectively to the four most prominent noble clans of ancient Japan: 源 (Minamoto/Genji), 平 (Taira/Heike), 藤 (Fujiwara), and 橘 (Tachibana). Used in historical or literary contexts.

• 源げん平ぺい藤とう橘きつは、古こ代だい日本にほんの四し大だい氏し族ぞくとして知しられている。

  The Genji, Heike, Fujiwara, and Tachibana are known as the four great clans of ancient Japan.