Translation guide
Describes relationships, communication, or phenomena involving multiple generations. Japanese uses compound nouns with 世代間 (sedai-kan) or 親子 (oyako) for family contexts.
Intergenerational exchange is important.
Intergenerational inequality has become a problem.
Literally 'transcending generations', used to describe something that spans generations, like traditions or appeal.
This movie is loved across generations.
Specifically referring to relationships or transmission between parents and children or grandparents and grandchildren.
Means 'parent and child'. Often used in compounds to indicate something passed down or shared between generations in a family.
We run this shop for two generations (parent and child).
Literally 'from parent to child', used for transmission of values, traditions, or property.
Describing living arrangements where multiple generations reside together.
The English word 'intergenerational' is often used as an adjective. In Japanese, it's usually expressed as a noun compound with 世代間 or a phrase like 世代を超えた. Simply saying インタージェネレーショナル is not natural.
This skill has been passed down from parent to child.
We plan to build a two-family house.