In 749, he assumed the post of Chue no shosho (Minor Captain of the Imperial Guard) of Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade) and Shibichudai shohitsu (Assistant Director of the office handling the principal empress Komyo's affairs), and further promoted to the rank of Shoshiinoge (Senior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade).
天平勝宝元年（749年）に従四位下中衛少将兼紫微中台少弼となり、更に正四位下に昇進した。