Etymograph

English

Showa

Showa comes from Japanese 昭和.

  1. Japanesemodern昭和Shōwa
  2. Englishearliest quotation 2019Showa

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

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  1. Japanesemodern昭和Shōwa
  2. Englishearliest quotation 2019Showa

Earliest quotation: 2019, Justin McCurry, Japan poised to reveal name of new imperial era as Akihito a: “The Meiji (enlightened rule) era of 1868-1912 is remembered…”

Every English word from Japanese 昭和

Today it means

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

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Japanese 昭和 / Showa

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