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Hokke

Hokke can refer to:

  • Hokke, a cadet branch of the Japanese Fujiwara family
  • The fish arabesque greenling

For temples, see Hokke-ji (disambiguation).

Hokke (Fujiwara)

The was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Fusasaki

Fusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro, Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.

The Hokke is sometimes identified as the "northern house".