Japanese

めいじ
Meaning: Meiji (era)
Part of Speech: Noun

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明
治

Example sentences

He was born in the Meiji era.
明治時代には、日本の社会が大きく変化しました。
Japanese society changed significantly during the Meiji era.
明治維新によって、日本は近代化の道を歩み始めた。
With the Meiji Restoration, Japan began its path toward modernization.
明治政府は富国強兵と殖産興業に力を入れた。
The Meiji government put effort into policies of rich country, strong army and industrial promotion.
明治から令和まで、日本の元号は時代と共に変わってきた。
From Meiji to Reiwa, Japan's era names have changed with the times.
明治政府は、富国強兵を掲げて近代化を推し進めた。
The Meiji government promoted modernization under the slogan of 'Fukoku Kyohei' (Enrich the Country, Strengthen the Armed Forces).
『金色夜叉』は明治時代の有名な小説だ。
'Konjiki Yasha' is a famous novel from the Meiji era.
明治政府は神仏分離令を出し、神道と仏教を明確に区別した。
The Meiji government issued the Shinbutsu Bunri order, clearly distinguishing between Shintoism and Buddhism.
明治憲法下では、国務大臣が天皇を輔弼した。
Under the Meiji Constitution, Ministers of State advised the Emperor.
明治初期の廃仏毀釈によって、多くの貴重な仏像が失われた
Due to the anti-Buddhist movement in the early Meiji era, many precious Buddhist statues were lost.

Usage Notes

The Meiji era (1868-1912) was a period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan.

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