江戸時代
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Meanings
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Edo period (1603–1868)
historical term
Refers to the historical period when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled from Edo (modern Tokyo). Used in historical, cultural, and academic contexts.
During the Edo period, there was a system called sankin kōtai.
This ukiyo-e is a work from the Edo period.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は江戸時代に始まるsomething (a custom, art form, etc.) began in the Edo period
Kabuki began in the Edo period.
- 江戸時代が終わるthe Edo period comes to an end
The Edo period ended in 1868.
- 江戸時代の〈物〉an object or artifact from the Edo period
This is a piece of pottery from the Edo period.