JLPT N1 Advanced
三代
Three generations or the third generation
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三代目 sandai-me, the third in a line/generation
1 Noun
Three Generations (as a group)
Refers to a cumulative span of time covering grandparents, parents, and children.
Example
この 店 は 三代 続く 老舗 です 。
This shop is a long-established business that has continued for three generations.
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2 Noun
The Third in a Line (as an individual)
Indicates the third rank or era in a succession of family heads, rulers, or business owners.
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