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Meiji 8 in the Western calendar
明治八年
=
1875
Year 8 of the Meiji era is 1875 in the Western calendar.
Western year
1875
Kanji form
明治八年
as stamped on coins
Abbreviation
M8
on licenses & forms
Zodiac
乙亥 Wood Pig
Era position
Year 8 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 明治八年 — 八 is eight, so it reads 8.
Quick conversion rule: Meiji year + 1867 = Western year (Meiji 8 + 1867 = 1875).
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Common questions about Meiji 8
What year is Meiji 8 in the Western calendar?
Meiji 8 (明治8年) is 1875. On Japanese forms it is often shortened to M8, and in kanji it is written 明治八年.
How do I convert a Meiji year to a Western year?
Add 1867. Meiji 8 + 1867 = 1875, and the same rule works for every year in the Meiji era (Oct 23, 1868 – Jul 29, 1912).
How is Meiji 8 written on documents and coins?
It appears as 明治八年 — the number is written with the kanji numeral 八. A full date follows the same order, with the month and day after the year: 明治八年◯月◯日.
What is the zodiac sign for Meiji 8?
1875 is the year of the Wood Pig (乙亥) 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 8 is a past year. Japanese documents issued at the time still carry it.