In Japanese, there are many casual words that contain the kanji character ‘活’ (katsu). This character is short for ‘活動’ (katsudou) meaning ‘activity’, and the words including ‘活’ describe a variety of unique activities. This article introduces such unique words with their meanings and what ‘activities’ they describe. Read Definition
Meaning and Causes of ‘Gogatsu byou’: a ‘disease’ that strikes Japan every May.
Shōwa, Heisei, and then Reiwa: Meaning, Origin and History of Japan’s Imperial Eras
What’s 元号 (gengō)? Japan’s imperial era is called 元号 (gengō). It is used alongside the Western calendar in official documents such as drivers’ licenses and health insurance cards. Usually, the era ends upon the death of each emperor and followed by the enthronement of his successor, but the current era ‘令和’ has started following the…Read Definition
Japan’s Era ‘Heisei’: Its Meaning, History and Trends Explained
平成 (Heisei) Meaning and Origin The name of ‘平成‘ (Heisei) reflects the wish for world peace. It was coined in reference to two Chinese phrases ‘内平外成’ meaning ‘peace inside and prosperity outside’ and ‘地平天成’ meaning ‘the peaceful and prosperous world’. The former appears in ‘書経’ (‘Shujing’,‘The Book of Documents’), and the latter in 史記 (‘Shiji’,…Read Definition
Meaning of ‘Shōwa’ Era and ‘Smell of Shōwa’ in English
昭和 (Shōwa) is the Japanese imperial era that spanned 62 years from December 25th, 1926 to January 7th, 1989.Read Definition
The Origin and Meaning of Reiwa (令和): Japan’s New Era Starting on May 1st 2019
Today, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has announced the name of Japan’s new era, ‘令和’ (Reiwa). The new era is set to start on May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito will become the new Emperor after Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30. 令和 will be the 248th era in the history of Japan.Read Definition
‘Boomerang’ as a Japanese internet slang term for ‘hypocritical statement’
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