adjective
Meiji
MAYD-zhee
adjective
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Relating to the Meiji era of Japan (1868–1912), a period of rapid modernization, or to Emperor Meiji himself.
"The Meiji period saw Japan transform from a feudal society into an industrial power."
How to Use Meiji
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything belonging to Japan's Meiji era of reform and modernization in the late 1800s.
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Etymology
From Japanese 明治 (meiji), meaning roughly "enlightened rule."