Translation and Meaning of: 時代 - jidai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 時代 (jidai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: jidai
Kana: じだい
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: period; era; it was
Meaning in English: period;epoch;era
Definition: A period or flow of time.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (時代) jidai
時代 (jidai) is a Japanese word meaning "era" or "time". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 時 (ji) meaning "time" and 代 (dai) meaning "generation" or "age". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as 時代 (tokiyo) and meant "present time". Over time, the word evolved into its current meaning and became a common way of referring to different historical periods in Japan, such as the Meiji Era (1868-1912) and the Heisei Era (1989-2019).How to Write in Japanese - (時代) jidai
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Synonyms and Similar - (時代) jidai
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:
時代; ジダイ; ジカイ; ジタイ
Words containing: 時代
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Words with the same pronunciation: じだい jidai
Example Sentences - (時代) jidai
Below are some example sentences:
時代は常に変化しています。
Jidai wa tsuneni henka shiteimasu
Times are always changing.
Times are constantly changing.
- 時代 (jidai) - "era" ou "época" é traduzido para "時代" em japonês.
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 常に (tsuneni) - adverb meaning "always"
- 変化 (henka) - noun that means "change" or "transformation"
- しています (shiteimasu) - compound verb indicating an ongoing action, in this case "is changing"
この建物は明治時代に建てられました。
Kono tatemono wa Meiji jidai ni tateraremashita
This building was built during the Meiji era.
This building was built in the Meiji era.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 建物 - noun meaning "building"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "this building"
- 明治時代 - Compound noun that means "Meiji Era," a period in Japanese history that occurred between 1868 and 1912.
- に - particle that indicates the time something occurred, in this case, "was built in the Meiji Era"
- 建てられました - passive verb in the past tense meaning "was built"
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "period; era; it was" é "(時代) jidai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
