Meiji era (1868–1912)
Historical period name; refers to the reign of Emperor Meiji and the era of rapid modernization in Japan.
Japan modernized rapidly during the Meiji period.
この建物は明治初期に建てられた。
This building was built in the early Meiji era.
In 1868 the era name changed to Meiji.
My grandmother was born in the Meiji era.