English–Japanese
“from generation to generation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidaidai
Example
この技術は代々受け継がれています。ko no gi jutsu wa dai dai u ke tsu ga re te i ma su
This skill has been passed down from generation to generation.
How to say “from generation to generation” in Japanese
“From generation to generation” in Japanese is 代々 (daidai).
Describes something continuing through successive generations as each generation passes it to the next.
Example sentences with 代々
この店は代々家族で営まれています。ko no mise wa dai dai ka zoku de itona ma re te i ma su
This shop has been run by the family for generations.
Tips for using 代々
- For English speakers, 代々 (daidai) is more specific than "for a long time" because it implies continuity across successive generations.