taisho
C1/C2Formal, historical, academic, artistic
Definition
Meaning
A period of Japanese history from 1912 to 1926, coinciding with Emperor Taishō's reign, known for political liberalism and cultural modernization.
Used to describe art, architecture, fashion, or objects from the Taishō period, often characterized by a blend of Western and traditional Japanese influences.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
Primarily a historical and cultural term. Outside of historical contexts, it may be used in art/antique markets to denote period and style.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in core usage. The term is equally historical and specialized in both varieties.
Connotations
Neutral historical period reference; may connote 'antique', 'vintage', or 'transitional era' in decorative arts.
Frequency
Very low frequency in general discourse, limited to specific contexts like history, art history, or Japanese studies.