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[()·だい()]
kodai
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 古代

noun, no adjective
  1. ancient times; distant past; antiquity

Definition and Synonyms for 古代

Antiquity the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
Synonyms: 古代

Meanings for each kanji in 古代

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substitute; change; convert; replace; period; age; counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.; generation; charge; rate; fee Kanji Details »

Categories 古代 is a member of

Age an era of history having some distinctive feature
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Sample Sentences for 古代

He is well acquainted with ancient history.
Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.
In ancient Rome, the bodyguards who surrounded the wealthy and powerful to protect them when they walked the streets, were called satellites.
He's doing in-depth research on ancient history.
Achilles was an ancient Greek hero.

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