The clans branched out from the Imperial Family are further divided into Koshin (Emperor's families that had the official status title (called kabane) of 'Mahito'), as well as other clans.
皇別氏族は、さらに、皇親（「真人」のカバネをもつ氏族）とそれ以外の姓をもつ氏族に分かれる。