Kira Yoshinaka

Kira Yoshinaka (October 5, 1641 – January 30, 1703) is a kōke (master of ceremonies).

His court title is Kōzuke no suke.

He is famous as the adversary of Asano Naganori in the events of the Forty-seven Ronin.

Although his name has been long pronounced as "Yoshinaka" especially in dramas and novels, Ekisui Rembeiroku, written by an anonymous contemporary in 1703, records that his name was "Yoshihisa."

Recent findings on Kaō marked on his own letter preserved in Kezō Temple (華蔵寺?)

confirm that his real name should be read as "Yoshihisa."

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