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[こ(古)·だい(代)]
kodai
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 古代

noun, no adjective
  1. ancient times; distant past; antiquity
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Definition and Synonyms for 古代

Antiquity the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
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Meanings for each kanji in 古代

古 old Kanji Details »
代 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

Democracy originated in Ancient Greece.
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Some ancient people thought of the sun as their God.
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Ancient astronomers noticed constellations and gave them names.
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This custom dates from ancient times.
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Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
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