世代
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Noun referring to a group of people born and living at about the same time. Used in contexts like family, society, or technology. Example: 『若い世代』 (wakai sedai, 'young generation').
Theme
At a family gathering, User chats with their aunt Yoshida about differences in lifestyle between age groups.
世代
せだい
generation
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a family tree with different 'generations' stacked like layers. The word 『世代』 (sedai, 'generation') sounds like 'say-die'—think of how each generation says goodbye to the old and brings in the new.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『世代』 (sedai, 'generation') is often used to discuss social trends, such as 『団塊の世代』 (dankai no sedai, 'baby boomer generation') or 『ゆとり世代』 (yutori sedai, 'relaxed generation'), reflecting cultural shifts and values over time.
Forms
Base: 世代Noun referring to a group of people born and living at about the same time. Used in contexts like family, society, or technology. Example: 『若い世代』 (wakai sedai, 'young generation').