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- Western learning (introduced to Japan in the late-Edo and early-Meiji eras)historical term
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This term refers to the study and adoption of Western knowledge, culture, and sciences during the late Edo and early Meiji periods in Japan. It encompasses various disciplines such as medicine, engineering, and philosophy, which influenced Japan's modernization.
In the Meiji era, Western learning was incorporated into Japan's education system.