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嘉禄 (かろく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

嘉か禄ろく

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Meanings

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noun

Karoku era (1225.4.20–1227.12.10)

historical term

A historical Japanese era name (年号) from the Kamakura period. Used only in historical contexts.

嘉か禄ろく元がん年ねんは1225年ねんです。
The first year of the Karoku era is 1225.

Kanji

嘉applaud, praise, esteem
禄fief, allowance, pension

Etymology

The era name 嘉禄 (Karoku) was adopted in 1225 during the Kamakura period. The exact derivation is uncertain, but like many era names it is composed of auspicious kanji.