年号
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Noun referring to the name of a Japanese era or year number. Used in dates and historical contexts, e.g., 『令和』 (Reiwa, 'Reiwa era').
Theme
In a history class at university, User is discussing Japanese history with their professor, Professor Tanaka. They're reviewing different eras.
年号
ねんごう
name of an era, year number
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'year' (年 nen) with a 'number' (号 gō) attached to it, like a label for an era. 'Year-number' → 年号 (nengō, 'name of an era').
Cultural Note
In Japan, eras are named after emperors or significant events, such as 『平成』 (Heisei, 1989–2019) or 『令和』 (Reiwa, 2019–present). These era names are used in official documents and calendars.
Forms
Base: 年号Noun referring to the name of a Japanese era or year number. Used in dates and historical contexts, e.g., 『令和』 (Reiwa, 'Reiwa era').