Japanese

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

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Example sentences

日本は明治時代に急速な近代化を遂げた。
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.

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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