No. 561 in Japanese
世代
"世代" means "generation."
In a sentence
若い世代は新しい技術に敏感です。
The younger generation is sensitive to new technologies.
In this sentence, "世代" is used to mean a ‘generation’ of people distinguished by their time of birth and shared experiences.
この車の新しい世代モデルは非常に人気があります。
The new generation model of this car is very popular.
Here, "世代" refers to a ‘generation’ of a product series, indicating a particular iteration or version.
歴史の中で異なる世代が特有の文化を作り上げてきた。
Throughout history, different generations have created distinct cultures.
In this context, "世代" again indicates a cohort of people born around the same time but focuses specifically on their cultural contributions and historical impact.
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