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Japan reveals name of new imperial era will be ‘Reiwa’
Japan has announced that the name of its new imperial era, set to begin on 1 May, will be “Reiwa” – signifying order and harmony.
The country’s current era, Heisei, will end in a month with Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced the highly-anticipated name by holding up a board with the characters handwritten on it.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has addressed the nation to explain its meaning.
Each Japanese emperor’s reign, or “gengo”, is given a name which is then used alongside the Western calendar to mark the years.
What does Reiwa mean?
The term for the new era is made up of the two characters Rei and Wa meaning “order” or “command”, and “peace” or “harmony”.
It is for the first time taken from an old anthology of Japanese poems, the Manyoshu, instead of a Chinese one, Mr. Abe said.
He explained the Manyoshu symbolised Japan’s “profound public culture and long tradition”.
“Our nation is facing up to a big turning point, but there are lots of Japanese values that shouldn’t fade away,” Mr. Abe told reporters.
There have been only four eras in Japan’s modern history: Emperor Akihito’s current Heisei era which means “achieving peace” was preceded by the Showa era (1926-1989) which can be translated as “enlightened harmony”.
Before that, the Taisho era (1912-1926) meant “great righteousness” while the Meiji gengo (1868-1912) meant “enlightened rule” in English.
To signify (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to be a sign or symbol of something “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The stars on the American flag signify the fifty states.
Nobody really knows what the marks on the ancient stones signify.
The number 30 on a road sign signifies that the speed limit is 30 miles an hour.
In this picture, red represents sulfur and green signifies hydrogen.
abdication (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” an occasion when a king or queen makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants to be king or queen: “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The romance between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson resulted in Edward’s abdication from the throne.
His abdication speech was broadcast on the radio.
reign (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” the period of time when a king or queen rules a country “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
the reign of Henry VIII
anthology (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a book containing poems, stories, or songs written by different people. Someone who produces an anthology is called an anthologist. “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
This Bob Dylan anthology includes some rare recordings of his best songs.
face up to (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to accept that a bad situation exists and try to deal with it “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
She‘s going to have to face up to the fact that he’s not going to marry her.
To symbolise (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” to represent something: “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolizes peace and friendship among the nations of the world.
The dragon symbolizes the enemies of the Church.
profound (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” very great “と、” showing serious thought and wise ideas “と、” deep “という風に記載されていますね。
To precede (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to happen or exist before another person or thing “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
John Adams preceded Thomas Jefferson as president.
Nouns are often preceded by adjectives
The paragraph that precedes this one is unclear.
righteousness (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” the quality of being morally good or correct, especially according to standards set by religion “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
He was regarded as a righteous and holy man.
How significant is an imperial era?
Each gengo’s name aims to set the tone for the upcoming decades, and remains significant to most Japanese in their daily life.
It appears on coins, newspapers, driving licences and official paperwork.
Monday’s unveiling of the era name follows weeks of speculation and top-secret cabinet discussions and the winning term was eventually chosen by cabinet from a selection drawn up by a panel of scholars and experts.
Although still widely used, the gengo calendar is declining in popularity as Japan opens up to global influence.
Since both calendars use Western months, many people simply use them alongside each other.
significant (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” very large or noticeable, very important, having a special meaning that only some people understand “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
Davis was one of the most significant musicians of the last century.
I think we can save a significant amount of time.
Marriage is a significant commitment.
cabinet (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” a small group of the most important people in government, who advise the President or Prime Minister and make important decisions: “という風に記載されていますね。¥
例文：
The PM called a meeting of his cabinet.
a cabinet meeting
The Cabinet meet/meets every Thursday.
draw up (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” Guidelines have been drawn up for dealing with emergencies. “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
I’ve drawn up a list of candidates that I’d like to interview.
First, draw up a business plan outlining what you’re going to do.
panel (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” a group of people who make decisions or judgments “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
a panel of judges
an interview panel
The competition will be judged by a panel of experts.
To decline (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” to become less or worse “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
The number of people buying their own homes has declined.
Share prices declined sharply last week.
His interest in the project declined after his wife died.
The party’s popularity has declined in the opinion polls.
Why will the current emperor abdicate?
Japan’s government confirmed in December 2017 that the current emperor, 85-year old Akihito, would abdicate in April 2019 due to old age and hand the throne to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito.
He will be the first Japanese emperor to do so in more than two centuries.
Usually, a new era is revealed only when one emperor has died and his successor has taken the throne. Things are different this time round, however, due to the abdication.
this time roundで、「 今回（巡って来たこの機会）は、」です。
The announcement was made one month early so government offices and companies can update computer software and prepare for the transition before it comes into effect next month.
To abdicate (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” if a king or queen abdicates, he or she formally gives up power “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
King Edward VIII abdicated (the British throne) in 1936.
She abdicated all responsibility for the project.
successor (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” someone who has an important position after someone else. Someone who has the position before someone else is called their predecessor “という風に記載されていますね。
例文：
His successor as president of the council was Enrique Baron.
The university is seeking a successor to its vice chancellor, who retires this spring.
This range of computers is very fast, but their successors will be even faster.
最後に、内容が理解でき、新しい単語も知ることができたら、必ずCambridge Dictionaryか、Macmillan Dictionaryで例文を読むようにしてください。そして一番シンプルで、自分が日常使いしときやすそうなもをノートやスマホに書き溜めておいてください。そしてこれを移動中の時などに声に出して覚えることが本当に大事です！（電車では難しいので、僕はよく歩きますw）
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