Translation guide
The Chalcolithic period, also known as the Copper Age, is a transitional era between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. In Japanese, it is typically referred to using specific archaeological terms.
Referring to the archaeological period characterized by the use of copper tools alongside stone tools.
Standard term for the Copper Age or Chalcolithic period. Literally 'copper implement era'.
銅器時代は新石器時代と青銅器時代の間に位置する。
The Chalcolithic period is situated between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age.
A less common term combining 'copper' and 'stone' era. May be encountered in some academic texts.
銅石器時代の遺跡から銅製の装飾品が出土した。
Copper ornaments were excavated from a Chalcolithic site.
Literally 'stone and metal concurrent use period'. A more descriptive term sometimes used in archaeology.
金石併用時代には、石器と銅器が同時に使われていた。
During the Chalcolithic, stone tools and copper tools were used simultaneously.