Word details

元禄

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 元禄

Dictionary

Entry

んろく
Noun
Freq #47110
1

Historical term

Genroku era (1688.9.30-1704.3.13)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 192
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

beginning
former time
origin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はじめ
はる
ゆき
よし
12 strokes
Frequency: 2126
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

fief
allowance
pension
grant
happiness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さいわ.い
ふち
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とし
よし

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