Abstract
Considering the use of Chinese classics Monzen (文選) and Japanese classics Manyoshu (万葉集), the ‘Rei (令)’ of ‘Reiwa (令和)’ means ‘good’ rather than ‘commanding’. And it is seen reasonable to borrow ‘Reiwa’ from the oldest classical poetry collection ‘Manyoshu’ in Japan, and to directly connect Abe's nationalistic values. In addition, the term ‘Reiwa’ was first seen as Monzen rather than Manyoshu. However, it does not mean Prime Minister Abe distancing himself from nationalistic values. It is evident from how he looks at Manyoshu. In other words, he believes that Manyoshu is Japan's oldest classical poetry collection, so everything contained in it is unique to Japan. Here, his nationalistic values are reflected.
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