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How to say 'Meiji' in Japanese | 明治

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The Japanese word for Meiji is 'Meiji', written as 明治 in Japanese.'Meiji' in hiragana is めいじ.

    word

    明治

    Meaning

    Meiji

    Reading

    めいじ

    meiji

    Kanji

    明Bright 治Cure, Reign

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '明治 (めいじ)' refers to the Meiji era, a historical period in Japan from 1868 to 1912. This era is significant for marking Japan's rapid modernization and westernization. The term is often used in historical contexts or to describe things related to this period. For example: The Meiji Restoration was a pivotal event「明治維新は重要な出来事だった」(めいじいしんはじゅうようなできごとだった). This building is from the Meiji era「この建物は明治時代のものです」(このたてものはめいじじだいのものです). The word can also be used in names of institutions or products to evoke a sense of tradition or historical significance.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    6498

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 明治

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    明

    Meaning

    Bright

  • kanji

    治

    Meaning

    Cure, Reign

Words Related to 明治 Through the Kanji 明

These 25 Words contain the Kanji 明 as well.

  • word

    明らか

    Meaning

    Clear

  • word

    明後日

    Meaning

    Day after tomorrow

  • word

    明日

    Meaning

    Tomorrow

  • word

    説明

    Meaning

    Explanation

  • word

    明るい

    Meaning

    Bright, Cheerful

  • word

    明確

    Meaning

    Clear, Definite

  • word

    文明

    Meaning

    Civilization

  • word

    明け方

    Meaning

    Dawn

  • word

    明々後日

    Meaning

    Day after tomorrow

  • word

    明かり

    Meaning

    Light

  • word

    証明

    Meaning

    Proof, Verification

  • word

    透明

    Meaning

    Transparent

  • word

    表明

    Meaning

    Statement

  • word

    明朝

    Meaning

    Ming Dynasty

  • word

    夜明け

    Meaning

    Dawn

  • word

    明白

    Meaning

    Clear, Obvious

  • word

    不明

    Meaning

    Unknown

  • word

    解明

    Meaning

    Clarification

  • word

    明ける

    Meaning

    End, Dawn

  • word

    発明

    Meaning

    Invention

  • word

    打ち明ける

    Meaning

    Confess

  • word

    判明

    Meaning

    Clarification

  • word

    明く

    Meaning

    Open

  • word

    梅雨明け

    Meaning

    End of rainy season

  • word

    明瞭

    Meaning

    Clear

Words Related to 明治 Through the Kanji 治

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 治 as well.

  • word

    政治

    Meaning

    Politics

  • word

    自治

    Meaning

    Autonomy

  • word

    治る

    Meaning

    Heal

  • word

    政治家

    Meaning

    Politician

  • word

    統治

    Meaning

    Rule

  • word

    治まる

    Meaning

    Settle

  • word

    治す

    Meaning

    Cure

  • word

    治療

    Meaning

    Treatment

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