| There have been numerous occasions when the same person received the appointment more than once, with, for example, Jien and Cloistered Imperial Prince Sonen assuming the post of Tendai-zasu 3 and 4 times respectively. |
1人で複数回任命されることも多く、慈円などは3度、尊円法親王などは4度、天台座主に就いている。 |