also: こうちょ
noun
Guangxu era (1875-1908)
Refers to the reign period of the Guangxu Emperor (Dezong) of the Qing dynasty. Used in historical contexts.
光緒年間に多くの改革が試みられた。
Many reforms were attempted during the Guangxu era.
この壺は光緒帝の時代のものだ。
This vase is from the time of the Guangxu Emperor.
From Chinese 光緒 (Guāngxù), the era name chosen for the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing dynasty.