昭和

しょうわ

Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned

common word Also written ㍼

Meaning

n
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
adj-na
reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned; quaint; old-school

Example sentences

昭和２０年に第二次世界大戦は終わった。

World War II came to an end in the 20th year of the Showa era.
これは昭和座から舞台中継です。

This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
ぼくは昭和に生まれた人です。

I'm a man born in the Showa era.