Meiji

[ mey-jee ]

/ ˈmeɪˈdʒi /

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noun Japanese History.

the designation of the period of the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito from 1868 to 1912.

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Origin of Meiji

1870–75; <Japanese meiji, earlier meidi enlightened peace <Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese míng bright + zhì pacify

Words nearby Meiji

meibomian gland, meibomitis, Meier, Meighen, Meigs, Meiji, Meiji Restoration, Meilhac, Meillet, Mein Kampf, Meinong

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How to use Meiji in a sentence

In Japan, for example, Colley does not much highlight the rising demands from below for more rights, which persuaded the Meiji oligarchs to consolidate imperial rule through a constitution.
The conflicts and characters behind the world’s constitutions|Tom Ginsburg|May 14, 2021|Washington Post
One was a 19-year-old student at Meiji University and the other a 28-year old man in Fukuoka Prefecture.
‘I Will Commit a Massacre’|Jake Adelstein, Nathalie-Kyoko Stucky|February 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It may be interesting to say a word here about some of the distinguished foreigners who visited Japan during the Meiji era.
Japan|Various
The 11th of February in the 22d year of Meiji saw the promulgation of the imperial Constitution.
Japan|Various

It was, however, only after the inauguration of the Meiji era that education became thorough and universal.
A Fantasy of Far Japan|Baron Kencho Suyematsu
Hearn's marriage, as his widow told us, took place early in the year of 1891, "23rd of Meiji."
Lafcadio Hearn|Nina H. Kennard
A Buddhist land, its system of government is very similar to that of Japan before the Meiji, the revolution of 1868.
Life in an Indian Outpost|Gordon Casserly

British Dictionary definitions for Meiji

Meiji

/ (ˈmeɪˈdʒiː) /

noun

Japanese history the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito (1867–1912), during which Japan began a rapid process of Westernization, industrialization, and expansion in foreign affairs

the throne name of Mutsuhito (ˌmuːtsʊˈhiːtəʊ). 1852–1912, emperor of Japan (1867–1912)

Word Origin for Meiji

Japanese, from Chinese ming enlightened + dji government

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