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
Meanings
Noun
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)historical termNa-adjective
reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned; quaint; old-schoolColloquial
Example sentences
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Heisei is next after the Showa era.
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I was born during the Showa era.
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I'm a man born in the Showa era.
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I'm a man born in the Showa era.
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This is a direct broadcast from the Showa theater.
More examples (4)
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The 10th year of Showa is 1935 in the Western calendar.
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The crime of adultery was abolished in 1947.
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World War II came to an end in the 20th year of the Showa era.
1989年の1月に昭和天皇が崩御されたので、年号が昭和から平成に変わりました。
The emperor passed away in January of 1989. Therefore, the name of the era changed from Showa to Heisei.