年号
Meanings
1
Japanese era name; imperial era name
Refers to the named Japanese imperial era used in dates, such as 明治, 昭和, 平成, or 令和. 元号 is a very close synonym and is often preferred in official contexts.
See also: 元号
The era name changed from Heisei to Reiwa.
Please write the date on this form using the Japanese era name rather than the Western calendar year.
Usage patterns
- 〈年号〉〈数〉年the Nth year of a given era (e.g. Reiwa 5)
This school was founded in the 5th year of Reiwa.
- 年号が変わるfor the era name to change (e.g. at an imperial succession)
The era name changes when a new emperor ascends the throne.
- 年号を使うto use the era name (in dates)
Please write the date on this document using the era name.