also: まうと · もうと
noun
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
真人は八色の姓の最上位にあたる称号である。
Mahito is the highest rank among the eight hereditary titles.
pronoun
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.
古い文献では、「まうと」が目下の者への呼びかけとして使われている。
In old texts, まうと is used as a form of address toward someone of lower status.
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.