Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N3

Showa era

Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

1. Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)
2. reminiscent of the Shōwa era
3. Shōwa period

This noun refers to the Japanese imperial era that lasted from 1926 to 1989, corresponding to the reign of Emperor Hirohito. It is a culturally significant period that encompasses major historical events including World War II and Japan's postwar economic recovery.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Um, isn't converting Shōwa-era years to regular years kind of a pain?

Sentence 2

Wait, the Shōwa era lasted that recently?

Sentence 3

You're right, Shōwa-era houses did tend to have high ceilings.

Sentence 4

My grandmother often says, "There wasn't much stuff back in the Shōwa era."

Sentence 5

Even memories of the Shōwa era are worth passing down.