西暦
Meanings
1
Common Era; CE; AD
Refers to the year-numbering system starting from the traditionally calculated birth year of Jesus. Used in dates, historical contexts, and when distinguishing from Japanese era names.
The year 2024 CE is Reiwa 6.
These ruins date from around 800 CE.
2
Western calendar; Gregorian calendar
Refers to the calendar system itself, as opposed to the Japanese traditional era-name system or other calendars. Often used when specifying date formats.
Please write your date of birth using the Western calendar on your résumé.
Usage patterns
- 西暦〈数〉年the year [number] CE/AD
This temple was built in the 7th century CE.
- 西暦で言うとin terms of the Western calendar
Reiwa 6 corresponds to 2024 in the Western calendar.
- 西暦から〈数〉を引くto subtract [a number] from the Western year (to convert to the Japanese era)
The Reiwa year is calculated by subtracting 2018 from the Western year.