Vocab Info
N2 Noun
先代family predecessor, previous age, previous generation
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
previous generation (of a family), previous head of the family, one's (late) father
Noun
2.
predecessor
Noun
3.
previous age, previous generation
All Forms
先代 【せんだい】
Common・Uncommon
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Anime Top 6,100
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先代の会長の言い付けを守る。
I will obey the instructions of the previous chairman. {family predecessor, previous age, previous generation}
この会社は先代によって設立されました。
This company was established by the previous generation. {family predecessor, previous age, previous generation}
皿回しをしている人:「私たちは先代の芸を継いでいます。」
Person spinning plates: 'We are carrying on the art of our predecessors.' {family predecessor, previous age, previous generation}
伝統芸を披露することにかけては、先代の右に出る者はいない。
When it comes to showcasing traditional arts, no one surpasses the previous generation. {family predecessor, previous age, previous generation}
先代の社長の功績を調べた結果、彼女が物凄いやり手だった事がわかった。
As a result of researching the achievements of the previous president, it was discovered that she was an incredibly capable person. {family predecessor, previous age, previous generation}
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