Meaning

Primary

Meiji Era

Alternatives

Meiji Emperor, Meiji

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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!

Reading

めいじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 明治の出来事

    events during the Meiji era

    明治の生活

    life during the Meiji era

    明治の人

    person from the Meiji era

Context Sentences

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.

Kanji Composition