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Meiji

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Mei·ji  (mj)
See Mutsuhito.

Meiji [ˈmeɪˈdʒiː]
n
1. (Historical Terms) Japanese history the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito (1867-1912), during which Japan began a rapid process of Westernization, industrialization, and expansion in foreign affairs
2. (Biographies / Meiji (1852-1912) M, Japanese, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) the throne name of Mutsuhito (ˌmuːtsʊˈhiːtəʊ). 1852- 1912, emperor of Japan (1867-1912)
[Japanese, from Chinese ming enlightened + dji government]


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