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JLPT N1 Advanced

一代

A lifetime or a single generation.

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一代限り for one generation only
一代記 biography
Noun

A Lifetime / A Single Generation

Describes the span of a single life or reign, often emphasizing the achievements or limitations specific to that period.

Example

彼 は 一代 で 大きな 会社 を 築いた 。

He built a large company within his lifetime.

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一代
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A lifetime or a single generation.
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