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Edo period

Noun

Definitions

1. Edo period (1603-1868)
2. Edo period

This refers to a historical period in Japan lasting from 1603 to 1868, when the Tokugawa shogunate ruled the country from its capital city. It is often discussed in history classes and appears frequently in period dramas and literature. You will often see it used as a time reference when describing the origins of traditional Japanese customs or arts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, sushi in the Edo period was completely different from today's?!

Sentence 2

I borrowed a cookbook from the Edo period from the library.

Sentence 3

Where do you draw the line between Edo period culture and Meiji?

Sentence 4

"I love Edo period townspeople culture," she said.

Sentence 5

"Street stalls were the heart of soba in the Edo period," says the shop owner.