No. 4,275 in Japanese
元禄
"元禄" (Genroku) refers to a Japanese era (1688–1704) characterized by cultural flourishing, particularly in arts and literature.
In a sentence
元禄時代は日本文化の黄金期とされます。
The Genroku period is considered the golden age of Japanese culture.
元禄時代 refers to the historical era in Japan, showing the use of '元禄' as a proper noun representing the period.
彼の衣装はまるで元禄時代から来たようだ。
His attire seems as if it came from the Genroku period.
元禄時代 is used to describe an aesthetic or cultural reference to that historical era, indicating '元禄' as a cultural marker.
元禄様式の茶室がこの美術館にあります。
There is a tea room in Genroku style in this museum.
元禄様式 refers to a style inspired by the Genroku period, exemplifying '元禄' as inspiration for an artistic style.
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