At the late Heian Period, an increasing number of samurais began to take positions as Azukaridokoro, although it was originally a clerical post, and some continued to advance to acquire the post of Jito (manager and lord of manor) or Zaichi ryoshu (local lord). |
平安時代末期には本来は事務官的な要素の強い預所に武士が就く例も増加し、そのまま地頭や在地領主の地位を得る例も現れた。 |