noun
Azuchi period (1568–1582)
Historical term for the first half of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, named after Oda Nobunaga's Azuchi Castle. Often used in contrast with the subsequent Momoyama period.
See also: 安土桃山時代
安土時代は織田信長が政権を握っていた時代です。
The Azuchi period was the era when Oda Nobunaga held power.
安土時代の文化は豪華絢爛だったと言われている。
The culture of the Azuchi period is said to have been gorgeous and brilliant.
安土桃山時代 is the full name for the combined Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568–1600), while 安土時代 refers specifically to its first half (1568–1582).
From 安土 (Azuchi, referring to Azuchi Castle built by Oda Nobunaga) + 時代 (period). The name reflects the castle's role as the political center during this era.