しょう
shou
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

昭 is the kanji for "Bright / Shining". A common reading is しょう (shou). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Bright / Shining

Also : Bright · Shining

Readings

onしょう/ shou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

昭和時代の文化は今も色褪せない。

しょうわじだいのぶんかはいまもいろあせない。

The culture of the Showa era remains vibrant.

昭和の映画は独特の魅力がある。

しょうわのえいがはどくとくのみりょくがある。

Showa movies have a unique charm.

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