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Noun
1. chief councillor of state; chief councilor of state
Noun
2. large-grained variety of adzuki bean
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3. Dainagonwas a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century. This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century. The post was created in 702 by the Taihō Code, and evolved out of the earlier post Oimonomōsu-tsukasa. Holders of the office were of the Senior Third Rank. They assisted the Minister of the Left and the Minister of the Right.
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