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[しょう()·()]
shouwa
noun, na adjective

English Meaning(s) for 昭和

noun
  1. Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
na adjective
  1. reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned; quaint; old-school

Meanings for each kanji in 昭和

» shining; bright
» harmony; Japanese style; peace; soften; Japan

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Sample Sentences for 昭和

This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
The 10th year of Showa is 1935 in the Western calendar.
However, 2007, this holiday moved to May 4th, while April 29th became the memorial day of Showa called "Showa no Hi.
World War II came to an end in the 20th year of the Showa era.
The emperor passed away in January of 1989. Therefore, the name of the era changed from Showa to Heisei.

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