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[ねん(年)·ごう(号)]
nengou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 年号

noun
  1. name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name
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Meanings for each kanji in 年号

» year; counter for years
» nickname; number; item; title; pseudonym; name; call

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Sample Sentences for 年号

The emperor passed away in January of 1989. Therefore, the name of the era changed from Showa to Heisei.
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The emperor passed away in January of 1989. Therefore, the name of the era changed from Showa to Heisei.
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