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平安時代 (へいあんじだい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

平へい安あん時じ代だい

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Meanings

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Heian period (794-1185)

historical term

Historical term for the period in Japanese history from 794 to 1185, known for the flourishing of court culture and literature.

平へい安あん時じ代だいには、紫むらさき式しき部

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During the Heian period, The Tale of Genji was written by Murasaki Shikibu.

Kanji

平even, flat, peace
安relax, cheap, low
時time, hour
代substitute, change, convert

Built from

平へい安あん+時じ代だい

Etymology

From 平安 (Heian, the capital city, modern Kyoto) + 時代 (period). The name Heian means 'peace and tranquility'.