How to say 'First generation' in Japanese | 初代

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Meaning

First generation

Reading

Kanji

初Beginning, First 代Substitute, Era

Explanation

The Japanese noun '初代 (しょだい)' refers to the first generation or first incarnation of something. It is often used to describe the original version or first edition of a product, model, or series, as well as the first leader or founder of a group or dynasty. Example: This is the first generation of the game console 「これはゲーム機の初代です」 (これはゲームきのしょだいです). The first emperor of Japan is known as the founder of the country 「日本の初代天皇は国の創始者として知られています」 (にほんのしょだいてんのうはくにのそうししゃとしてしられています). Note that this word is often used in historical contexts where the original version is significant.

Part Of Speech

noun

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