Meiji

[ mey-jee ]

noun

, Japanese History.

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

Meiji

/ ˈmeɪˈdʒiː /

noun

1. Japanese history the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito (1867–1912), during which Japan began a rapid process of Westernization, industrialization, and expansion in foreign affairs
2. Meiji18521912MJapanesePOLITICS: hereditary ruler the throne name of Mutsuhito (ˌmuːtsʊˈhiːtəʊ). 1852–1912, emperor of Japan (1867–1912)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Meiji¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Meiji¹

Japanese, from Chinese ming enlightened + dji government

Example Sentences

But two sisters, descendants of a disgraced samurai clan, want that box too, and the imperial secret placed within it by Emperor Meiji.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists at Meiji University in Japan have come up with something they call a “taste display”.

From NewsForKids.net

Born in Tokyo, Kara majored in theater at Meiji University in Tokyo, which boasts an extensive archive of Kara’s works.

From Seattle Times

The developers are the real estate company Mitsui Fudosan, Meiji Jingu shrine, Itochu Corp. and the government-affiliated Japan Sports Council.

From Seattle Times

Gathered outside of a busy downtown Tokyo train station, activists and LGBTQ+ community members urged for equal marriage rights as they handed out bags of Meiji “marble chocolate” candy — Japan’s version of M&Ms — with flyers explaining their lawsuits.

From Seattle Times