昭
しょう
shou
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
昭 is the kanji for "Bright". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is しょう (shou). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Bright
Also : Shining
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Readings
onしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
日召
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.
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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