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Meiji Restoration
The political revolution of 1868 that ended the Tokugawa shogunate and restored imperial rule under Emperor Meiji. It marked the beginning of Japan's rapid modernization and transformation from a feudal society into an industrialized nation.
明治維新は1868年に始まった。
The Meiji Restoration began in 1868.
明治維新によって日本は大きく変わった。
Japan changed dramatically as a result of the Meiji Restoration.
明治維新の志士たちは近代国家の建設を目指した。
The patriots of the Meiji Restoration aimed to build a modern nation.
BACKGROUND:
The 明治維新 was the political upheaval that ended over 260 years of Tokugawa shogunate rule. Key events include the return of political authority to the Emperor (大政奉還) and the abolition of the feudal domain system (廃藩置県). It led to sweeping reforms in government, education, military, and industry.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 明治維新の功労者 (contributors to the Meiji Restoration)
- 明治維新の志士 (Restoration patriots)
- 明治維新以降 (since the Meiji Restoration)
SIMILAR WORDS:
維新 alone means "restoration" or "reform" and can be used independently, though it most commonly refers to the Meiji Restoration. 革命 (revolution) implies a more radical overthrow, while 維新 emphasizes renewal and restoration.