Japanese

ちゅうせい
Meaning: Middle Ages; medieval period
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

中
世

Example sentences

In Japanese history, the Kamakura and Muromachi periods are collectively called the Middle Ages.
中世の領主は城を中心に土地を支配していた。
Medieval lords ruled the land centered around their castles.
博物館には中世の武具が数多く展示されている。
Many medieval armors and weapons are exhibited in the museum.
彼女はまるで中世の貴婦人のような、上品な立ち振る舞いをしている。
She has an elegant demeanor, just like a medieval noblewoman.
彼は中世の神秘主義哲学について研究している。
He is researching medieval mysticism philosophy.
古代から中世にかけて、外来の仏教と日本独自の神道が習合していった。
From ancient times to the Middle Ages, foreign Buddhism and Japan's unique Shinto merged together.
中世ヨーロッパでは、異端者と見なされた人々が焚刑に処されることがあった。
In medieval Europe, there were cases where people deemed heretics were burned at the stake.

Usage Notes

Refers to the historical era between ancient times and the early modern period. In Western history, it typically covers the 5th to 15th centuries.

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