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Showa

The English word “Showa” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. The Japanese imperial era from 1926 to 1989, associated with the country's role in WWII and postwar economic rise.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 昭和 (Shōwa).

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