文治
also: ぶんじ
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Meanings
1
civil administration
Refers to governance by civilian officials rather than military rule; often contrasted with 武断 (military rule).
The Meiji government promoted civil administration.
A shift from military rule to civil administration was attempted.
2
Bunji era (1185-1190)
Only with reading ぶんじ
Japanese era name spanning 1185.8.14 to 1190.4.11; used in historical contexts.
The foundations of the Kamakura shogunate were solidified during the Bunji era.