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こくし 国司
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1. provincial official (under the ritsuryō system; esp. a governor)​Historical term
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2. Kokushi (official)​were officials in Classical Japan sent from the central government to oversee a province from around the 8th century, after the enactment of the Ritsuryō system. Kokushi held considerable power and responsibility according to the Ritsuryō, including tax collection, etc. The highest level for a Kokushi was Kami (守). So, for instance, the kokushi of Kai would have the title of Kai no Kami (甲斐守).
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国司 【くにのつかさ】

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