初代
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
first generation; founder; inaugural
Refers to the first holder of a title, the first model of a product, or the founding figure of an organization. Often used attributively with の.
He is the first president of this company.
The first-generation iPhone was released in 2007.
Usage patterns
- 初代〈人〉the founding/first person to hold a position
He is the founding president of this company.
- 初代〈物〉the original/first model or version of something
The original model of this game was the most popular.
- 初代から〈数〉代目までfrom the first generation to the nth generation
It's a long-established shop that has continued from the first generation to the fifth.