JLPT N1 Advanced
紀元
Era, epoch, or the Common Era
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紀元前 kigenzen - BCE
紀元後 kigengo - CE/AD
1 Noun
The Beginning of an Era
The foundation year or starting point from which a specific calendar era is counted.
Example
日本 の 紀元 は 、 初代 天皇 の 即位 に 始まる と されて います 。
The Japanese era is said to begin with the enthronement of the first emperor.
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2 Noun
The Common Era (CE / AD)
The standard Western calendar system utilized for dating historical events.
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