さんだい

sandai
Common counter

Translations

1. three generations
2. third generation

Notes

The term '三代' is often used in contexts related to family lineage or business succession, indicating continuity over three generations.

Examples

このいえさんだい続いている。

Kono ie wa sandai tsudzuite iru.

This house has been passed down for three generations.

彼はさんだい社長しゃちょうです。

Kare wa sandaime no shachou desu.

He is the third-generation president.