The class of hereditary slaves who performed degrading occupations in Japan was the

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The hereditary slaves who performed degrading occupations in Japan were called "eta." The term "untouchables" refers to the lowest caste in the Indian caste system, and is not used to describe the social hierarchy in Japan. "Genin" refers to a lower class of samurai, while "tatami" is a type of mat used in traditional Japanese flooring. "Pariah" is a term used to describe an outcast or social outcast, but is not specific to Japan or its social hierarchy.

The Class of Hereditary Slaves Who Performed Degrading Occupations in Japan