also: はっしきのかばね
noun
eight hereditary titles (684 CE)
Historical term referring to the eight kabane ranks established by Emperor Tenmu in 684 CE: Mahito, Ason, Sukune, Imiki, Michinoshi, Omi, Muraji, and Inagi. Used in discussions of ancient Japanese court hierarchy.
See also: 真人 · 朝臣 · 宿禰 · 忌寸 · 道の師 · 臣 · 連 · 稲置
天武天皇は684年に八色の姓を制定した。
Emperor Tenmu established the eight hereditary titles in 684.
八色の姓には、真人や朝臣などが含まれる。
The eight hereditary titles include Mahito, Ason, and others.
One of the eight titles; the highest rank, given to imperial descendants.
The second rank among the eight titles, often granted to powerful clans.
The third rank; later became a common kabane title.
The fourth rank; originally for immigrants and technical specialists.
The fifth rank; a rare title, sometimes read as みちのし.
The sixth rank; an older kabane title incorporated into the system.
The seventh rank; another older title retained in the new hierarchy.
The eighth and lowest rank; often held by local administrators.
From 八色 (eight colors/types) + の (possessive particle) + 姓 (hereditary title). The term refers to the eight ranks of kabane established in 684 CE. The reading やくさ is a specific historical reading of 八色 in this context; はっしき is an alternative on'yomi reading.