English–Japanese
“first generation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishodai
Example
この車の初代は今も人気です。ko no kuruma no sho dai wa ima mo nin ki de su
The first generation of this car is still popular.
How to say “first generation” in Japanese
“First generation” in Japanese is 初代 (shodai).
Identifies the starting point of a series, lineage, or product line from which later versions or members develop.
Example sentences with 初代
新型よりも、初代のデザインを好む人もいます。shin gata yo ri mo sho dai no de za i n o kono mu hito mo i ma su
Some people prefer the first generation's design to that of the newer model.
Tips for using 初代
- In Japanese product discussions, 初代 (shodai) labels the original model, while in discussions of a school or tradition it can refer to its founder.