Reiwa is made of up of the characters 令 (rei), for "order" or "command", and 和 (wa), for "peace" or "harmony".
The current era, Heisei, means "achieving peace."
The era before that, Showa, means "enlightened harmony."
More information here.
[Live reaction] Announcing the New Era Name
Source: Girls Channel
1. [+504 / -17]
The day has finally come.
At 11:30 am, the new era name will be officially announced by the Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga.
I'm looking forward to it, and feel restless at the same time.
*Heisei
2. [+289 / -15]
Every single TV station is covering it!!
I can't wait!
3. [+278 / -10]
It's still too early~ (lol)
But I'm excited
*The thread was created three hours before the scheduled announcement time.
5. [+187 / -8]
I can't watch because I have work
6. [+697 / -28]
I'm glad the new era wasn't announced when the Democratic Party were in power.
8. [+82 / -3]
I wonder what it'll be
9. [+1241 / -111]
Upvote if you're a NEET who can watch it leisurely
(Me)
10. [+402 / -9]
Today is April Fools, isn't it? (laugh)
11. [+417 / -2]
Anything will do, but something with few strokes would be a lifesaver
13. [+322 / -11]
The gymnastics big brother and big sister in "Together with Mum" changed. Today is filled with nervous energy...
*Together with Mum is a kids program. The current gymnastics big brother and sister in the show (11th generation) were replaced at the end of March, by new people starting today.
17. [+13 / -51]
I want to watch the news but my kids are watching E-Tele.
*NHK Educational TV
20. [+352 / -4]
I don't remember when the era changed to Heisei so I'm looking forward to it this time!
I predict that it will be something unexpected.
41. [+482 / -1]
I wanted the Komuro Kei problem to be solved during Heisei...
58. [+74 / -1]
>>41
There's one month left but... it doesn't seem likely.55. [+174 / -3]
I laughed when I saw that "Tapioca" made it in to that female high school student ranking.
74.[+105 / -2]
>>55
This one, right? lol
[Female High School Students' Prediction Ranking]
1. 安久 (Ankyu) - Everlasting Peace
2. 平和 (Heiwa) - Peace/Harmony
3. 嵐 (Arashi) - Storm
4. 安政 (Ansei) - Peaceful Rule
4. 大成 (Taisei) - Great Success
6. 桜華 (Ouka) - Cherry Blossom
6. 永安 (Eian) - Peace Everlasting
6. 希望 (Kibou) - Hope
6. 朝日 (Asahi) - Morning Sun
6. 和平 (Wahei) - Peace
11. タピオカ (Tapioca)
11. 安生 (Ansei) - Peaceful Life
11. 安和 (Anwa) - Peace
11. 光明 (Koumei) - Bright Future (Light/Hope)
11. 将 (Shou) - Future
11. 明成 (Meisei) - Bright Accomplishments
11. 卍 (Manji) - All/Eternity
11. 快明 (Kaimei) - Pleasant Future
>>55
This one, right? lol
[Female High School Students' Prediction Ranking]
1. 安久 (Ankyu) - Everlasting Peace
2. 平和 (Heiwa) - Peace/Harmony
3. 嵐 (Arashi) - Storm
4. 安政 (Ansei) - Peaceful Rule
4. 大成 (Taisei) - Great Success
6. 桜華 (Ouka) - Cherry Blossom
6. 永安 (Eian) - Peace Everlasting
6. 希望 (Kibou) - Hope
6. 朝日 (Asahi) - Morning Sun
6. 和平 (Wahei) - Peace
11. タピオカ (Tapioca)
11. 安生 (Ansei) - Peaceful Life
11. 安和 (Anwa) - Peace
11. 光明 (Koumei) - Bright Future (Light/Hope)
11. 将 (Shou) - Future
11. 明成 (Meisei) - Bright Accomplishments
11. 卍 (Manji) - All/Eternity
11. 快明 (Kaimei) - Pleasant Future
107. [+77 / -0]
>>74
Ankyu sort of has an Edo period flair to it.
There are some strange ones in there but the answers are surprisingly proper.
>>74
Ankyu sort of has an Edo period flair to it.
There are some strange ones in there but the answers are surprisingly proper.
65. [+159 / -0]
When Heisei was announced, there was a really uncomfortable feeling about it. But now I'm completely used to it.
It'd be great if I could quickly get used to the new era name.
I'm looking forward to it.
71. [+112 / -7]
Since "Heisei" was a relatively good name, I predict the new one will be lame.
86. [+124 / -0]
>>71
In the beginning, people thought "kinda strange..." for Heisei as well.
It probably feels weird until you get used to it.
>>71
In the beginning, people thought "kinda strange..." for Heisei as well.
It probably feels weird until you get used to it.
372. [+61 / -0]
Showa→Heisei→New Era Name
20th Century → 21st Century
1st Millennium → 2nd Millennium
We've witnessed this many turning points in history.
This is even more true for those who were born in the Meiji and Taisho eras.
683. [+3 / -0]
Shiratama (Rice flour dumpling) is a really good name
I give my vote to Shiratama
Tapioca is also good
Ah, but then it won't begin with 'S'...
∧＿∧ エーン
。・・( ∩・゜・
/ /
し´`Ｊ
三三三
三三
三三
11:38 am
4501. [+10 / -2]
I think I'll make it if I go to the toilet now!
11:40 am
5001. [+38 / -2]
Why do so many people need to go to the toilet?
4916–5100.
It's starting!!! / OMG / ahhhhhh!!!
5109. [+8 / -0]
Gaasuu's here yay━━━━━━(n'∀')η━━━━━━ !!!!
*Chief Cabinet Secretary's nickname.
5111. [+4 / -1]
Gaasuu
Is hereーーーーー(ﾟ∀ﾟ 三 ﾟ∀ﾟ)
5126. [+2 / -0]
WAHHHH!!
5128. [+4 / -0]
Gaasuu's here!
5129. [+3 / -1]
KAAASUUUU
5138. [+14 / -0]
He's 10 minutes late!
5147. [+41 / -0]
If I were Gaasuu, I'd be so nervous my voice would go croaky
5164. [+3 / -0]
*restless restless restless*
5165. [+4 / -1]
Ahh, I'm glad I held in my pee
5170. [+9 / -0]
I've already gone to the toilet so I'm waiting here peacefully
5230. [+5 / -1]
Man, Gaasuu sure has aged
5234. [+286 / -0]
I saw it lmao
5247. [+240 / -0]
Reiwa
5259. [+117 / -9]
I saw 命 (Inochi/Life)
5264. [+283 / -1]
Reiwa?
5265. [+99 / -1]
I caught a glimpse of it
5281. [+246 / -3]
The Showa era (64 years) was very long when you think about it, wasn't it?
Emperor Showa became Emperor when he was young
5282. [+17 / -5]
Hmmm
5283. [+23 / -0]
Reiwa!!
5288. [+3 / -8]
Eh...
5297. [+189 / -0]
It's "Reiwa".
5302. [+176 / -119]
It's kinda weird lol
5304. [+638 / -23]
It's cool. The new era name
5316. [+280 / -6]
It's sort of like Showa
5317. [+617 / -12]
Japan banzai 🙌🇯🇵
Reiwa banzai 🙌🇯🇵
5319. [+212 / -1]
It starts with R!
5335. [+275 / -11]
Good name!
5336. [+341 / -8]
Looks great
5343. [+145 / -4]
I heard 平和 (Heiwa/Peace)
5358. [+454 / -10]
Reiwa
It's cool!
5361. [+33 / -5]
0話 (Reiwa)
*Chapter 0
5396. [+107 / -15]
Doesn't strike home...
5403. [+157 / -7]
I'm going to cry
5411. [+259 / -1]
They decided on Reiwa!!
Congratulations!!
🎉✨😆✨
5412. [+165 / -4]
I unconsciously blurted out, "Eh?" (laugh)
5417. [+116 / -59]
Hmmm... It's like a kirakira name
5434. [+227 / -1]
NHK's sign language screen is blocking it (laugh x2)
5478. [+169 / -5]
I think it's lovely
It has a good ring to it!
5495. [+203 / -7]
They made a big mistake
You could see it before it was announced
5504. [+41 / -2]
Re, Rei...wa!?
5509. [+220 / -3]
The initial is R!!! That's new!
5510. [+193 / -6]
Doesn't it sound cute???
5523. [+139 / -0]
令 (Rei) is unexpected
5532. [+93 / -0]
You could kind of see it before this, right? lol
5617. [+103 / -3]
Reiwa is coool!
5634. [+82 / -20]
Reiwa
It seems kind of cold
*Cold = 冷 (Rei)
5783. [+158 / -5]
It's new, I think it's good
Ankyu sounds outdated
5816. [+140 / -0]
Reiwa! Nice
It's pretty
5844. [+117 / -7]
Banzai!!
Banzai!!
Banzai!!
5875. [+102 / -1]
Seems like babies with names like Rei-kun, Rei-chan are gonna increase.
5899. [+114 / -3]
The new era name
6007. [+135 / -17]
Reiwa
I don't know but I was so... moved? tears came out
6969. [34 / -3]
Goodbye Hey! Say! JUMP
7102. [+91 / -6]
Ray! Wa! JUMP is going to appear in 12 years time
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