also: まうと · もうと
Mahito (hereditary title)
Archaic term for the highest of the eight hereditary titles (八色の姓) in ancient Japan.
See also: 八色の姓
Mahito is the highest rank among the eight hereditary titles.
Only with reading まうと / もうと
Archaic pronoun used to address someone of lower status. Restricted to readings まうと and もうと.
In old texts, まうと is used as a form of address toward someone of lower status.
Standard kanji spelling for the historical title.
Archaic reading used for the pronoun sense.
Archaic reading used for the pronoun sense.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 真人 literally mean 'true person' and were adopted for the hereditary title.