中世
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Noun referring to the historical period between ancient and modern times. Used in contexts like history, literature, or discussions about medieval culture. Example: 『中世の城』 (chuusei no shiro, 'medieval castle').
Theme
In a history class, User and their classmate Miyuki chat about a recent documentary on European history during a break.
中世
ちゅうせい
Middle Ages, medieval times
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a knight in shining armor from the Middle Ages saying, 'Chu-sei (中世) is the time of castles and chivalry!' 'Chu' sounds like 'chew' (as in chewing on old history), and 'sei' like 'say' (as in saying tales of medieval times).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『中世』 (chuusei) refers to the medieval period, roughly from the 12th to 16th centuries, characterized by samurai rule, feudal systems, and cultural developments like tea ceremony and Noh theater. It's a key era in Japanese history often studied in schools and depicted in media.
Forms
Base: 中世Noun referring to the historical period between ancient and modern times. Used in contexts like history, literature, or discussions about medieval culture. Example: 『中世の城』 (chuusei no shiro, 'medieval castle').