also: あっそん · あそみ
noun
Ason; second highest hereditary title
Historical title in the Japanese court rank system (八色の姓). Refers to the second highest of the eight hereditary titles. Archaic; used in historical contexts.
See also: 八色の姓
藤原氏は朝臣の姓を賜った。
The Fujiwara clan was granted the title of Ason.
八色の姓では、朝臣は真人に次
In the eight hereditary titles, Ason is the second highest title after Mahito.
Archaic reading, used in older texts.
From the ancient Japanese court rank system. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it was used as a hereditary title for powerful clans.