noun
Historical term for the reign period of Emperor Shōwa. Used in dates, historical contexts, and compound terms like 昭和時代.
昭和は1926年から1989年まで続いた。
The Shōwa era lasted from 1926 to 1989.
昭
My grandfather, born in the early Shōwa period, experienced the war.
na-adjective
Shōwa-nostalgic; old-school; retro
Colloquial adjectival use describing something that evokes the atmosphere, style, or values of the Shōwa era, often with a nostalgic or quaint feel. Commonly used as 昭和な or 昭和っぽい.
この喫茶店は昭和な雰囲気で落ち着く。
This coffee shop has a Shōwa-era atmosphere that feels relaxing.
彼のファッションはちょっと昭和っぽいね。
His fashion is a bit old-school, isn't it?