時代
じだい
jidai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 13 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

時代 (じだい (jidai)) means "era". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

era

Also : age · epoch · period

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 時代 (じだい) means 'age'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of age.

Example Sentences

江戸時代は長い時代でした。

えどじだいはながいじだいでした。

The Edo period was a long era.

Kanji in this word

時
Time
Kunとき、どき
Onじ
JLPT N5
代
Age
Kunか.わる、かわ.る、かわ.り
Onだい、たい
JLPT N4

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