Japanese

めいじじだい
Meaning: Meiji era
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

明
治
時
代

Example sentences

Japan underwent rapid modernization during the Meiji era.
バラは明治時代に日本で宣教活動を行ったアメリカ人だ。
Ballagh was an American who conducted missionary work in Japan during the Meiji era.
街の静かな一角に、明治時代に建てられた古い洋館が残っている。
In a quiet corner of town, an old Western-style building built in the Meiji era remains.
その国は明治時代に急速な近代化を遂げた。
That country achieved rapid modernization during the Meiji era.
夏目漱石は明治時代を代表する文豪だ。
Natsume Soseki is a great writer representing the Meiji era.
夏目漱石は明治時代を代表する小説家です。
Natsume Soseki is a novelist who represents the Meiji era.
明治時代、東京の街角にはガス灯が立ち並んでいた
In the Meiji era, gas lamps lined the street corners of Tokyo.
明治時代、知識人たちは大新聞を読んで政治を議論した。
In the Meiji period, intellectuals read major newspapers to discuss politics.
石川啄木は、明治時代を代表する歌人です。
Ishikawa Takuboku is a representative poet of the Meiji era.
正岡子規は、明治時代に活躍した有名な俳人です。
Masaoka Shiki was a famous haiku poet who was active during the Meiji period.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period in Japanese history from 1868 to 1912 when Japan transitioned from a feudal society to a modern state.

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