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generation

/ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/

A generation is a group of people who are born and live at about the same time, such as parents or children. It also describes the average period of time, about 20 to 30 years, between the birth of parents and their children.

例文

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There are three generations living in my house: me, my parents, and my grandparents.

Three different age groups from the same family live together in my home.

2

The government is planning for the next generation of citizens.

The state is making plans for the group of people who will be adults in the future.

3

My generation spends a lot of time on social media.

People around my age use social media platforms very often.

語族

名詞
generation
Verb
generate
副詞
generationally
形容詞
generational
関連
generator
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Gen' in 'Generation' as the 'Gen' in 'Genes'. People in one generation share a similar time, like family members share genes.

クイックテスト

My grandfather doesn't understand TikTok because of the ______ gap.

正解!

正解は: generation

例文

1

There are three generations living in my house: me, my parents, and my grandparents.

everyday

Three different age groups from the same family live together in my home.

2

The government is planning for the next generation of citizens.

formal

The state is making plans for the group of people who will be adults in the future.

3

My generation spends a lot of time on social media.

informal

People around my age use social media platforms very often.

4

Sociologists study the behavior of the post-war generation.

academic

Researchers look at the habits of people born after the war ended.

5

Our company needs to appeal to the younger generation of workers.

business

Our business must be attractive to the newest and youngest group of employees.

語族

名詞
generation
Verb
generate
副詞
generationally
形容詞
generational
関連
generator

よく使う組み合わせ

next generation the following group of people in the future
older generation the group of people who are elderly or parents
generation gap the difference in opinions between young and old people
power generation the process of producing electricity
future generations the people who will live on Earth after us

よく使うフレーズ

generation gap

a lack of communication between young and old people

first-generation

being the first in a family to be born in a country or go to college

from generation to generation

passed down from parents to children over a long time

よく混同される語

generation vs gender

Gender refers to being male, female, or non-binary, while generation refers to age groups.

generation vs age

Age is the specific number of years a person has lived, while generation is a group of people born in the same period.

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使い方のコツ

When talking about family, use 'generation' to count the levels of ancestors or descendants. In science or technology, use it to describe the creation of energy or a new version of a product.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'my age generation' when they should just say 'my generation'. Also, do not confuse it with 'general', which means 'common'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Gen' in 'Generation' as the 'Gen' in 'Genes'. People in one generation share a similar time, like family members share genes.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'generare', which means 'to bring forth' or 'to produce'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: can be singular (generation) or plural (generations). Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific group.
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文化的な背景

The concept of 'The Generation Gap' became very popular in the 1960s to describe the cultural divide between Baby Boomers and their parents.

クイックテスト

My grandfather doesn't understand TikTok because of the ______ gap.

正解!

正解は: generation

関連フレーズ

Familyの関連語

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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