～代
～だい
dai
VocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

～代 (～だい (dai)) means "~ age". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

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.

Kanji in this word

代
Age / Fee / Rate
Kunか.わる、かわ.る、かわ.り
Onだい、たい
JLPT N4

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