Meiji Era
Meiji Emperor, Meiji
noun
It’s the era of Bright Rule! If this doesn't make sense, don't worry about it. Focus more on the reading, which is めいじ. Sound familiar? This is the famous Meiji Era or Meiji Emperor. If you don't know about it consider reading up, it's interesting history!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
明治生まれのおばあちゃんは、生前は仏教の教えを熱心に守っていた。
My grandma was born in the Meiji era, and she devotedly practiced the Buddhist teachings while she was alive.
明治文学についての作文を書いています。
I'm writing an essay about Meiji literature.
明治時代の生活を描いたドラマを見ているんですが、当時は一万円が大金だったということに驚きました。
I was watching a drama series about life in the Meiji period and I was surprised that ten thousand yen was a large amount of money back then.