Definition
昭和 is the Japanese era name for the period of Emperor Hirohito's reign, from 1925 to 1989. It is a common historical reference in East Asian studies, often used to discuss Japan's wartime and post-war history. You'll encounter it in books, films, and discussions about 20th-century Japan.
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Shōwa period / Shōwa era (Japanese era, 1925–1989)
Examples
- 昭和。Zhāo hé shídài shì Rìběn lìshǐ shang zuì cháng de yí ge niánhào.The Shōwa period is the longest era name in Japanese history.
- 昭和。Zhè běn xiǎoshuō miáoxiě le Zhāo hé chūqī Rìběn shèhuì de biànhuà.This novel depicts the changes in Japanese society during the early Shōwa period.
- 昭和。Tā duì Zhāo hé shíqī de Rìběn jīngjì shǐ hěn yǒu yánjiū.He has done extensive research on the economic history of Japan during the Shōwa period.
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