道みちの師し

noun

Michinoshi (fifth of the eight hereditary titles)

Archaic hereditary title from the 八色の姓 (Yakusa no Kabane) system. Historical term; not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.

See also: 八色の姓

• 八色やくさの姓かばねの一ひとつに「道みちの師し」がある。

  One of the eight hereditary titles is 'Michinoshi'.