八姓

はっせい

Meanings

1. Noun eight hereditary titles (designated by Emperor Tenmu in 684 CE: Mahito, Ason, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, Inagi) See also: 八色の姓 (やくさのかばね).

Kanji

• 八 eight. Read as ハチ.
• 姓 surname. Read as セイ.

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