Naidaijin

This article is about the office in the Japanese imperial court before the 1880s. For the modern office with the same Japanese name, see Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Japan.
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Minister of the LeftSadaijin
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Minister of the CenterNaidaijin
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The Naidaijin (内大臣, Naidaijin, also pronounced uchi no otodo), literally meaning "Inner Minister", was an ancient office in the Japanese Imperial Court. Its role, rank and authority varied throughout the pre-Meiji period of Japanese history, but in general remained as a significant post under the Taihō Code.[1]

  1. ^ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du japon, p. 425.