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[()·だい()]
sedai
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 世代

noun, no adjective
  1. generation; the world; the age

Definition and Synonyms for 世代

Generation group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent
Synonyms: ゼネレーション, ジェネレーション, 世代
Generation all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Synonyms: ゼネレーション, ジェネレーション, 世代, 時人
Generation the normal time between successive generations
Synonyms: ジェネレーション, 世代
Generation a stage of technological development or innovation
Synonyms: 世代

Meanings for each kanji in 世代

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

Categories 世代 is a member of

People any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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Period an amount of time
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Stage any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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Biological Group a group of plants or animals
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Sample Sentences for 世代

Urban culture appears to be attractive to the younger generation.
Sustainable development is the concept of the current generation utilizing the environment and meet human demands while not harming the ability of future generations to satisfy their own demands and interests.
He is the person to lead the next generation.
It is said that the younger generation today is apathetic.
The custom was handed down from generation to generation.

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