Alsoしせい
- the four great families of the age (esp. the Minamoto clan, the Taira clan, the Fujiwara clan and the Tachibana clan)
- varna (each of the four Hindu castes)see also ヴァルナ
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to the historical clans in Japan that played significant roles during the Heian period and beyond. These families are often associated with nobility and power in feudal Japan.
Generated: This meaning pertains to the classification system in Hindu society, distinguishing four main categories or classes of people based on occupation and duty.