Meaning of 昭和 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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昭和
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Kana Readingしょうわ
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Romajishōwa
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- Showa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
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Example Sentences
昭和, しょうわ used in context
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World War II came to an end in the 20th year of the Showa era.
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This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
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I'm a man born in the Showa era.
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Heisei is next after the Showa era.
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The 10th year of Showa is 1935 in the Western calendar.
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I'm a man born in the Showa era.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan
On: ワ, オ, カ
Kun: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか
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