Chin of Wa explained

King of Wa
Predecessor:San of Wa
Successor:Sai of Wa
Issue:Sai of Wa
Posthumous Name:Emperor Hanzei?

Chin of Wa (倭珍), date of birth and death unknown) was a king of Wa in the early 5th century (middle Kofun era). He was also known as Wa Ochin (倭王珍).

San's younger brother and one of the Five kings of Wa. Some compare him to the 18th Emperor Hanzei.

Records

Book of Liang

Book of Liang
  • In the Book of Liang, the article on Japan states that after the death of the Japanese king "Zan", his younger brother "Ya" stood up, and after his death, his son "Je" stood up.[1]

    History of the Southern Dynasties

    In the Nan shi, the article on the Japanese Kingdom (Nan shi wagu den) describes the contents of the Song Shu Chronicles.

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    1. 『東アジア民族史 1 正史東夷伝(東洋文庫264)』 平凡社、1974年、pp. 315-319。