Translation and Meaning of: 古代 - kodai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 古代 (kodai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kodai
Kana: こだい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: old times
Meaning in English: ancient times
Definition: velhos tempos.
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- Synonyms
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (古代) kodai
古代 It is a Japanese word meaning "was old" or "ancient times". It is composed of the characters 古 (ko), which means "ancient" or "old", and 代 (dai), which means "was" or "period". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the history of Japan was divided into three ages: 古代 (kodai), 中世 (chusei) and 近世 (kinsei). The era 古代 refers to the period from prehistory to the eighth century, when the first centralized government in Japan was established. The word 古代 is often used in reference to the culture, art and architecture of ancient Japan.How to Write in Japanese - (古代) kodai
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Synonyms and Similar - (古代) kodai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
古代; 古代時代; 古代の; 古代史; 古代文化; 古代遺跡
Words containing: 古代
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Words with the same pronunciation: こだい kodai
Example Sentences - (古代) kodai
Below are some example sentences:
貴族は古代から存在している。
Kizoku wa kodai kara sonzai shite iru
Nobility has existed since antiquity.
Nobles have existed since ancient times.
- 貴族 (kizoku) - nobility
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 古代 (kodai) - antiquity
- から (kara) - from
- 存在している (sonzai shiteiru) - exist, be present
古代の文化は興味深いです。
Kodai no bunka wa kyoumi fukai desu
Ancient culture is fascinating.
The ancient culture is interesting.
- 古代の文化 - ancient culture
- は - topic particle
- 興味深い - interesting
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
原典は古代の重要な文書です。
Genten wa kodai no juuyou na bunsho desu
The original is an important document from ancient times.
- 原典 (genten) - means "original text" or "primary source" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- 古代 (kodai) - It means "ancient" or "primitive" in Japanese.
- の (no) - possession particle in Japanese
- 重要な (juuyouna) - means "important" in Japanese, followed by the adjective particle な (na)
- 文書 (bunsho) - It means "document" or "written" in Japanese.
- です (desu) - polite way to be/act in Japanese
神話は古代の人々の信仰や文化を伝える大切な物語です。
Shinwa wa kodai no hitobito no shinkō ya bunka o tsutaeru taisetsu na monogatari desu
Myth is an important story that conveys the religion and culture of ancient people.
- 神話 - myth
- は - topic particle
- 古代 - antiquity
- の - possession particle
- 人々 - people
- の - possession particle
- 信仰 - faith
- や - enumeration particle
- 文化 - culture
- を - object particle
- 伝える - to transmit
- 大切 - important
- な - suffix indicating adjective
- 物語 - history
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
神殿は古代の信仰の象徴です。
Shinden wa kodai no shinkō no shōchō desu
The temple is a symbol of the ancient faith.
The temple is a symbol of ancient religion.
- 神殿 - Temple
- は - Topic particle
- 古代 - Old
- の - Possession particle
- 信仰 - Faith, belief
- の - Possession particle
- 象徴 - Symbol
- です - Verb to be
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "old times" é "(古代) kodai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
