His father Moroe was relied on by Emperor Shomu and in charge of administration, and he was promoted to Juichii-sadaijin (minister of the left at the Junior First Rank) in 743.
父・諸兄は聖武天皇の信任を得て政権を担い、天平15年（743年）には従一位左大臣にまで昇進している。