He received the family name of Minamoto and became a commoner in 894, but was not favored with promotions and remained Shoshiinoge, Ukyo no daibu (Senior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade, mayor of the right capital district).
894年（寛平6年）源姓を賜って臣籍に下ったが、官位に恵まれず正四位下右京大夫にとどまった。