Japanese

こだい
Meaning: ancient times; antiquity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

古
代

Example sentences

The pyramids of ancient Egypt are still shrouded in many mysteries.
古代ローマでは多くの奴隷が過酷な労働を強いられていた。
In ancient Rome, many slaves were forced into harsh labor.
彼はエジプトの古代遺跡を調査している。
He is investigating ancient ruins in Egypt.
古代、人々は帝を神の化身と信じていた。
In ancient times, people believed the Emperor was an incarnation of a god.
この公園は、古代の庭園を模して造られた。
This park was built modeling an ancient garden.
古代の文明は、巨大な災害によって滅亡した。
Ancient civilizations were destroyed by massive disasters.
古代の儀式で太祝詞を唱えた。
A grand Shinto prayer was recited at the ancient ceremony.
考古学者は古代の碑文を解読することに成功した
Archaeologists succeeded in deciphering the ancient inscription.
考古学者が古代の遺跡を復元した。
Archaeologists restored the ancient ruins.
彼は古代の呪術を使って、死者を蘇らせようとした
He attempted to resurrect the dead using ancient sorcery.

Usage Notes

Refers to a distant historical period, typically preceding the Middle Ages.

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