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Restoration

WaniKani Jisho

Meaning

Primary

Restoration

Secondary

Meiji Restoration

Word Type

proper noun

Reading

いしん

Notes

Groups

    • 明治 （めいじ） Meiji Era, Meiji Emperor, Meiji

    • 維新 （いしん） Restoration, Meiji Restoration

    • 明治維新 （めいじいしん） Meiji Restoration

Remarks

  • The Meiji Restoration consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure. During the Restoration, Japan rapidly industrialized and adopted western ideas and production methods.

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