Showa.
The Japanese imperial era from 1926 to 1989, associated with the country's role in WWII and postwar economic rise.
Meaning & usage
The Japanese imperial era from 1926 to 1989, associated with the country's role in WWII and postwar economic rise.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Japanese 昭和 (Shōwa).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.