元号
Meanings
1
Japanese era name; imperial era name
Refers to the official name of a period in the Japanese calendar, such as 令和 (Reiwa), 平成 (Heisei), or 昭和 (Shōwa). Used in formal, historical, and everyday contexts.
Japanese era names change with the enthronement of a new emperor.
Please write the date using the Japanese era name on this document.
Usage patterns
- 元号が変わるfor the era name to change
The era name changed from Heisei to Reiwa.
- 元号を改めるto officially change/revise the era name
The era name was officially changed to coincide with the new emperor's accession.
- 元号を発表するto announce a new era name
The government announced the new era name.
- 元号で表すto express (a date) using the era name
In Japanese official documents, dates are often expressed using the era name.