江戸時代（えどじだい、edojidai）
- Edo period

The word 江戸時代 (江戸時代) refers to the Edo period in Japanese history, which lasted from 1603 to 1868. It was a time of significant cultural, economic, and social development in Japan, characterized by the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and a policy of national isolation. During this period, Japan experienced relative peace and stability, fostering the growth of arts, literature, and urban centers. The 江戸時代 (江戸時代) is often referred to as the Tokugawa period.

⚫︎ 江戸時代には、浮世絵が人気を集めました。 Translation: Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) became popular during the 江戸時代 (江戸時代). ⚫︎ 日本の歴史の中で、江戸時代 (江戸時代) はとても興味深い時代です。 Translation: The 江戸時代 (江戸時代) is a very interesting period in Japanese history. ⚫︎ 江戸時代 (江戸時代) の文化は、現代の日本にも影響を与えています。 Translation: The culture of the 江戸時代 (江戸時代) continues to influence modern Japan.

This word is used when discussing or referring to the Edo period. It can be used in historical contexts, when talking about art, literature, or social structures of that time, or when comparing or contrasting aspects of the 江戸時代 (江戸時代) with other historical periods.

The word is written in kanji as 江戸時代 (江戸時代), with the reading in hiragana being えどじだい. The word itself is invariable, meaning there are no different forms. There are no variations in the okurigana.

⚫︎ 徳川時代 (Tokugawa jidai) - Tokugawa period (often used interchangeably)

There are no direct antonyms, but other historical periods could be considered opposite: ⚫︎ 明治時代 (Meiji jidai) - Meiji period (following the 江戸時代 (江戸時代)) ⚫︎ 鎌倉時代 (Kamakura jidai) - Kamakura period (a much earlier period)

東京は、かつて江戸時代 (《江戸時代) には江戸と呼ばれていました。》 ・Translation: Tokyo was once called Edo during the 江戸時代 (江戸時代). ・Explanation: This sentence explains the historical name of Tokyo and relates it to the 江戸時代 (江戸時代).

江戸時代 (《江戸時代) の武士の服装は、独特なものでした。》 ・Translation: The clothing of the samurai during the 江戸時代 (江戸時代) was unique. ・Explanation: This sentence discusses the fashion of the samurai class in the 江戸時代 (江戸時代).

The word 江戸時代 is composed of two parts: 江戸 (Edo), the name of the city (present-day Tokyo) where the Tokugawa shogunate established its government, and 時代 (jidai), which means "period" or "era." Therefore, the name literally means "Edo period."