Those who rendered distinguished service in the Meiji Restoration were raised to the Nobility of Merit (new nobility) from the warrior class (the peerage was privileged to become a member of the House of Peers through mutual vote). |
明治維新の功労者らは勲功華族(新華族)として士族から昇格していった(華族は互選で貴族院議員になるなど、特権身分である)。 |