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Meiji 10 in the Western calendar
明治十年
=
1877
Year 10 of the Meiji era is 1877 in the Western calendar.
Western year
1877
Kanji form
明治十年
as stamped on coins
Abbreviation
M10
on licenses & forms
Zodiac
丁丑 Fire Ox
Era position
Year 10 of 45
Meiji era (Oct 23, 1868 – Jul 29, 1912)
Age today
How to read it
On coins and formal documents the year is written 明治十年 — 十 is ten, so it reads 10.
Quick conversion rule: Meiji year + 1867 = Western year (Meiji 10 + 1867 = 1877).
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Common questions about Meiji 10
What year is Meiji 10 in the Western calendar?
Meiji 10 (明治10年) is 1877. On Japanese forms it is often shortened to M10, and in kanji it is written 明治十年.
How do I convert a Meiji year to a Western year?
Add 1867. Meiji 10 + 1867 = 1877, and the same rule works for every year in the Meiji era (Oct 23, 1868 – Jul 29, 1912).
How is Meiji 10 written on documents and coins?
It appears as 明治十年 — the number is written with the kanji numeral 十. A full date follows the same order, with the month and day after the year: 明治十年◯月◯日.
What is the zodiac sign for Meiji 10?
1877 is the year of the Fire Ox (丁丑) in the Japanese sexagenary cycle.
Is the Meiji era still used today?
No — the Meiji era covers Oct 23, 1868 – Jul 29, 1912, so Meiji 10 is a past year. Japanese documents issued at the time still carry it.