Meaning of 昭 意味
shining, bright
Learn Japanese kanji: 昭 【 ショウ / 】.
Meaning: shining, bright .
697 of 2,500 most used kanji in newspapers.
How to write 昭 - stroke order:
Stroke Count: 9
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昭 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
僕は昭和に生まれた人です。
ぼくはしょうわにうまれたひとです。
boku wa Shouwa ni umareta hito desu.
I'm a man born in the Showa era.
Example #2
昭和時代に入山が禁止された。
しょうわじだいにいりやまがきんしされた。
shouwa jidai ni iriyama ga kinshi sareta.
Entry to the mountain was prohibited during the Showa era.
Example #3
私は昭和大学で働いています。
わたしはしょうわだいがくではたらいています。
watashi wa Shouwa daigaku de hataraite imasu.
I'm working at Showa University.
Example #4
私たちは明日に昭和美術館へ行きます。
わたしたちはあしたにしょうわびじゅつかんへいきます。
watashitachi wa ashita ni Shouwa bijutsukan e ikimasu.
We are going to the Showa Museum tomorrow.
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