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Mutsuhito

Mutsuhito

9.9
The emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912 who helped make Japan modern
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmutsuˌhitoʊ/
: Mutsuhito
  • Emperor Mutsuhito was instrumental in Japan's modernization.

Examples

  • The Meiji Restoration was initiated under the rule of Mutsuhito.

  • Many regard Mutsuhito as a visionary leader who embraced Western ideas.

  • During his reign, Mutsuhito transformed Japan into a major world power.

  • Did Mutsuhito really change Japan's political landscape?

  • During his reign, Mutsuhito transformed Japan into a major world power.

  • Many regard Mutsuhito as a visionary leader who embraced Western ideas.

  • The Meiji Restoration was initiated under the rule of Mutsuhito.

Synonyms

Meiji
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The Japanese emperor who led Japan into modern times

is the person's actual given name rather than a short era or name form
Emperor Meiji
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The emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912 who led Japan's modernization and opened it to the world

is the personal name used instead of the royal title
Meiji Tenno
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9.9

The emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912 who helped make the country more modern and open to the West

is the personal name rather than the traditional Japanese title

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Mutsuhito is the personal name of Emperor Meiji and comes from the Japanese characters 睦 and 仁, which mean 'harmony' and 'kindness'. So the name helps you remember him as the emperor who brought unity and helped modernize Japan.