Pechin
Pechin, or Pekumi, was a rank among the Yukatchu class of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, above the rank of Satunushi and below the rank of Ueekata. As scholar-officials, they often served in administrative positions in the Ryukyuan government. Placed in the upper class, the Pechin would often travel with a servant at their side.
There were three ranks of Pechin: Chikudun Pechin, Satunushi Pechin, and Pekumi or Pechin.
