The Meiji period (明治時代, Meiji-jidai), also known as the Meiji era, was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Keiō and before Taishō. This period started in September 1868 and ended in July 1912. During this time, the emperor was Meiji-tennō (明治天皇).
The nengō Meiji means "Enlightened Rule" or "Enlightened Government".
A: The Meiji period was a Japanese era that lasted from September 1868 to July 1912.
A: The term "Meiji" means "Enlightened Rule" or "Enlightened Government".
A: The emperor during the Meiji period was Meiji-tennō.
A: A nengō is a Japanese era name or "year name".
A: The nengō during the Meiji period was Meiji.
A: The Meiji period began in September 1868 and ended in July 1912.
A: The era name that came after the Meiji period was Taishō.
