憲政
Meanings
1
Refers to government based on a constitution, especially in modern political contexts.
The government changed hands in accordance with the normal course of constitutional government.
2
exemplary government; excellent government
archaic
Archaic sense; used historically to praise a well-governed state. Rare in modern Japanese.
In old texts, 憲政 can mean ideal or excellent governance.
Usage patterns
- 憲政を守るto protect/preserve constitutional government
The people raised their voices to protect constitutional government.
- 憲政を確立するto establish constitutional government
Japan established constitutional government during the Meiji era.