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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 昭

しょう
Freq #49430
1

Abbreviation; Prefix

nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7)

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 697
JLPT N1
Grade 3

Meanings

shining
bright

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
かず
かずみ
てる
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