Meaning

Primary

Showa Era

Alternatives

Shouwa Era, Showa, Shouwa, Showa Emperor, Shouwa Emperor

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The shining peace time was a time known as the Showa Era. This can also refer to the Showa Emperor or just Showa itself. Everything Showa is here.

Reading

しょうわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

昭和何年生まれですか。

Which year of Showa were you born in?

Kanji Composition