古代
こだい
kodai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
古代 (こだい (kodai)) means "Antiquity". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Antiquity
Also : Ancient times · Ancient era · Distant past
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Example Sentences
古代の遺跡は考古学者によって研究されています。
こだいのいせきはこうこがくしゃによってけんきゅうされています。
Ancient ruins are studied by archaeologists.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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