～代
～だい
dai
JLPT N4VocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
～代 (～だい (dai)) means "~ age". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
~ age
Also : period
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Meaning ·
The word ～代 (～だい) means '~ age'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of ~ age.
Example Sentences
三十代になって料理を覚えたいと思いました。
さんじゅうだいになっておりょうりをおぼえたいとおもいました。
When I reached my thirties, I wanted to learn cooking.
二十代のうちにたくさん旅行したいです。
にじゅうだいのうちにたくさんりょこうしたいです。
I want to travel a lot while I'm in my twenties.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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