Taika era (645–650 CE)
Historical Japanese era name. Used in contexts discussing early Japanese history and the Taika Reforms.
The Taika Reforms began in 645.
pre-Taika period
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The name 大化 (Taika) was adopted as a Japanese era name in 645 CE. The kanji mean 'great' and 'change/transformation', reflecting the major political reforms of the period.