～代
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a period, era, or generation. For example, 『時代』 (jidai, 'era') or 『世代』 (sedai, 'generation'). It cannot stand alone and must follow another word.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing their favorite historical eras while visiting a museum exhibit on Japanese history.
～代
だい
period (suffix)
Time & DatesTemporal Duration
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'die' (sounds like 'dai') rolling through time, marking a period or era. 'Die' → ～代 (dai, 'period').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～代』 (dai) is often used to refer to historical eras, such as 『昭和時代』 (Shōwa jidai, 'Shōwa period'), or generations, like 『若者世代』 (wakamono sedai, 'younger generation'). It's a common suffix in cultural and historical contexts.
Forms
Base: ～代Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a period, era, or generation. For example, 『時代』 (jidai, 'era') or 『世代』 (sedai, 'generation'). It cannot stand alone and must follow another word.