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Meiji 7 in the Western calendar
明治七年
=
1874
Year 7 of the Meiji era is 1874 in the Western calendar.
Western year
1874
Kanji form
明治七年
as stamped on coins
Abbreviation
M7
on licenses & forms
Zodiac
甲戌 Wood Dog
Era position
Year 7 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 明治七年 — 七 is seven, so it reads 7.
Quick conversion rule: Meiji year + 1867 = Western year (Meiji 7 + 1867 = 1874).
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Common questions about Meiji 7
What year is Meiji 7 in the Western calendar?
Meiji 7 (明治7年) is 1874. On Japanese forms it is often shortened to M7, and in kanji it is written 明治七年.
How do I convert a Meiji year to a Western year?
Add 1867. Meiji 7 + 1867 = 1874, and the same rule works for every year in the Meiji era (Oct 23, 1868 – Jul 29, 1912).
How is Meiji 7 written on documents and coins?
It appears as 明治七年 — the number is written with the kanji numeral 七. A full date follows the same order, with the month and day after the year: 明治七年◯月◯日.
What is the zodiac sign for Meiji 7?
1874 is the year of the Wood Dog (甲戌) 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 7 is a past year. Japanese documents issued at the time still carry it.