# Meiji period

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji (1868–1912). During this time, Japan started its modernization and rose to world power status.

## Etymology
Semi-calque of Japanese 明治時代 (Meiji jidai).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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