Emperor Meiji Word Search
Emperor Meiji, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: EMPEROR, JAPAN, MEIJI, RESTORATION, TOKYO, KYOTO, MODERNIZATION, CONSTITUTION, IMPERIAL, REFORM, INDUSTRIAL, EDUCATION.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Emperor Meiji word list, defined
- EMPEROR /ˈɛmpərər/ — British & US (US often /ˈɛmpəɚ/) · noun
- A sovereign ruler of an empire, ranking above a king; also, a large orange-and-black butterfly (genus variously classified) and certain other animals named for their grandeur. Related: monarch, sovereign, ruler, king.
- JAPAN /dʒəˈpæn/ · noun and verb
- A hard, usually black, Asian lacquer formerly used to finish furniture and decorative objects; also an object finished with this lacquer. As a verb, to varnish an object with japan. Related: lacquer, varnish, lacquerware, japanned ware.
- RESTORATION /rɪˈstɔːrəʃən/ · noun
- The act of restoring something to an earlier condition, former state, or proper function. It can also refer to the return of something lost, removed, or taken away. Related: reinstatement, recovery, renewal, repair.
- MODERNIZATION UK /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃən/; US /ˌmɑːdərn-/ · noun
- The process of making something modern, especially by updating its design, organization, methods, or technology. It can also refer to the modern condition or state resulting from this process. Related: renewal, updating, reform, transformation.
- CONSTITUTION /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ · noun
- The composition or inherent nature of something, especially a person's physical or mental makeup; or the fundamental principles and laws that establish and govern a state or organization. Related: charter, composition, makeup, structure.
- IMPERIAL /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ · adjective; noun
- Relating to an empire, an emperor, or the authority and grandeur associated with imperial power. As a noun, an imperial is a gold coin issued by a Byzantine emperor. Related: royal, sovereign, majestic, grand.
- REFORM /rɪˈfɔːrm/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, reform means a change made to improve or correct a system, institution, or practice. As a verb, it means to change something in order to improve it, or to correct a person's behaviour or character. Related: change, improvement, modernization, revision.
- INDUSTRIAL /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ · adjective
- Relating to industry, especially the production of goods in factories or the development and use of industrial technology. Also used to describe a place characterized by factories, manufacturing, or large-scale economic activity. Related: manufacturing, productional, factory-based, technological.
- EDUCATION /ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. Also, the body of knowledge and understanding acquired through such instruction or through study and experience. Related: schooling, instruction, teaching, training.
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