🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

삼대

Pronunciation / Transliteration: samdae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sanseika/sɑːnseɪkə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"일본 문화에서 삼대의 전통은 매우 중요하다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A term referring to the concept of three generations within a family or lineage.

    "In Japanese culture, the importance of sanseika is often highlighted during family gatherings."
  2. 2

    A framework for understanding familial relationships across three generations.

    "The sanseika perspective helps in appreciating the values passed down through generations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sanseika' originates from Japanese, where it refers to the concept of 'three generations' or 'three generations of family'. It is derived from the combination of 'san' meaning 'three' and 'seika' meaning 'generation' or 'lineage'. This term has evolved in modern usage to encompass broader familial and societal contexts.

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