Japanese

ねんだい
Meaning: age group; era; period
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

年
代

Example sentences

That product is supported by people of a wide range of age groups.
彼の音楽は60年代のロックに影響を受けている。
His music is influenced by the rock of the 60s.
私たちは同年代です
We are in the same age group.
昭和30年代、白黒テレビ、洗濯機、冷蔵庫は三種の神器と呼ばれた。
In the 1950s (Showa 30s), the black-and-white TV, washing machine, and refrigerator were called the 'Three Sacred Treasures'.
私は1950年代のフランスのヌーベルバーグ映画に興味がある。
I am interested in French Nouvelle Vague films of the 1950s.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific generation or age group, or a period in history.

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