しょう
昭

prefix

Abbreviation.
  1. nth year in the Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
しょう
昭
 昭 しょう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shining, bright
ショウ　あき　あきら (3rd, N1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　ニチ　にっ (1st, N5)
seduce, call, send for
ショウ　め.す (Early Jr. High, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな　トウ　ち (2nd, N1)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)