昭和

Etymology
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Proper noun

 * 1) Shōwa era of Japanese history

Adjective

 * 1)  of Showa-style; Japanese imperialistic; Japanese militaristic

Usage notes
Mainly use to describe or modify things happen in Greater China, Korea Peninsula or Japan, expressing a strong tone.

Etymology
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Literally “glorious harmony”; from this passage in the :

Proper noun

 * 1) the Shōwa era, 1926-1989
 * 2) a placename, especially of a ward in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
 * 1) a placename, especially of a ward in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

Usage notes

 * Not to be confused with, the Shōwa era of 1312–1317; or with the Jōwa era of 834–848; the latter which may also be read as Shōwa.