Meaning

Primary

Christian Era

Alternative

Western Calendar

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The West's calendar shows the history and time period of "The West." To the Japanese and Chinese, this era is known as the Christian Era. It also used to be used as a way to refer to the Western Calendar, though we usually just say カレンダー nowadays.

Reading

せいれき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

昭和は西暦何年に終わったんですか?

What year in the Western calendar did the Showa era end?

Kanji Composition