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Kotomora

君きみが代よ

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Meanings

1

noun

imperial reign; the emperor's era

Historical and literary term for the reign of an emperor. In modern usage, almost exclusively encountered in the context of the national anthem.

2

noun

Kimigayo; Japanese national anthem

The title and first words of Japan's national anthem. The anthem itself is a waka poem from the Kokin Wakashū.

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