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No. 1,266 in Japanese

大正

"Taishō" (大正) refers to the Taishō era in Japan (1912–1926) or symbolizes "great righteousness."

In a sentence

  • 大正時代に多くの文化的進歩がありました。

    During the Taishō era, there were many cultural advancements.

    In this sentence, '大正' specifically refers to the historical era in Japan's history, the Taishō period, which lasted from 1912 to 1926.

  • あの建物は大正風のデザインです。

    That building has a design reminiscent of the Taishō style.

    Here, '大正' is used to describe an aesthetic or style associated with the Taishō era, often reflecting features from the era's architecture or cultural elements.

  • 彼は大正という言葉の意味を詳しく説明しました。

    He explained in detail the meaning of the word 'Taishō'.

    In this case, '大正' is referenced as a term or vocabulary word itself, indicating its lexical or linguistic significance.

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