Sukune (宿禰) is one of the hereditary noble titles of ancient Japan. In the 3rd to 5th centuries, it was used as a title to represent military and administrative officers of the Yamato court.
In the 8th century, it became one of the eight kabane. It is the third highest after Mahito and Ason. It was given to the descendants of the kami (ç¥ÂÃ¥ÂÂ¥, shinbetsu), who held the Muraji title, such as Owari and à Âtomo clans.
In the past, the kanji writing form used for Sukune was "足尼" or "足禰". The oldest known usage of Sukune is on the ancient Inariyama Sword with the inscription "å¤Âå å©足尼". In Kokuzà  Hongi, a book about the genealogy of Kuni-no-Miyatsuko families, there are over 20 Yamato court officials with the Sukune title.
In Kujiki, there are several cases in which the title of Sukune is given alongside the title of à Âne. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Sujin, Takeigokoro (建èÂÂå¿Âå½) was given the title of à Âne, and Tabe (å¤Â辨å½) was given the title of Sukune.