Meiji

//ˈmeɪd͡ʒi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the Meiji period (1868–1912). not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of the Emperor Meiji (1852–1912). not-comparable

Example

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"The law was enacted in the Meiji era."

Etymology

From Japanese 明治 (meiji, “enlightened rule”).

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meiji period

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