also: ていじ
Jōji era; Teiji era
A Japanese era name (年号) of the Northern Court during the Nanboku-chō period, lasting from 1362 to 1368. The reading じょうじ is standard; ていじ is a rare alternate reading.
During the Jōji era, the conflict between the Northern and Southern Courts continued.
This document is from the second year of the Jōji era.
Standard kanji form for the era name; the reading じょうじ is the primary historical reading.
Alternate reading ていじ is less common and may appear in some historical contexts.
The era name 貞治 (Jōji) was adopted by the Northern Court in 1362. The exact derivation of the name is uncertain; it follows the traditional practice of selecting auspicious kanji for era names.