維新
Meanings
1
reformation; revolution; renewal
General term for fundamental political or social reform, often used in historical contexts.
They rose up aiming for the reformation of the country.
2
historical term
Specifically refers to the Meiji Restoration (明治維新). Historical term.
See also: 明治維新
The Meiji Restoration began in 1868.
3
Japan Innovation Party; Nippon Ishin no Kai
abbreviation
Abbreviation for 日本維新の会, a Japanese political party.
See also: 日本維新の会
The Japan Innovation Party aims to increase its seats in the next election.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉維新を成し遂げるto accomplish a reformation/revolution
After much struggle, they accomplished the reformation.
- 〈場所〉で維新が起こるa reformation/revolution breaks out in a place
A reformation broke out in that country, greatly changing its political system.
Expressions
- 維新の三傑three great nobles of the Meiji Restoration