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Definition
Heisei; the era of Japanese Emperor Akihito (1989–2019).
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How it's used
Heisei is strictly used as a historical period marker for Japan, functioning similarly to how people refer to decades or specific eras in Western history. It is almost exclusively encountered in contexts involving Japanese history, pop culture, or travel discussions. Unlike some other historical terms, it does not carry any colloquial slang meaning or metaphorical usage in daily Cantonese.
Examples
The Japanese economy seemed quite good during the Heisei period.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
