generation; lifetime; one's age
Refers to the span of a single human life, a reign, or a period defined by one person's activity. Often used in historical or biographical contexts.
He built a fortune in his own lifetime.
この寺は一代の名僧によって建てられた。
This temple was built by a great priest of his generation.
He built a large company in his own lifetime.
That title is valid only for one generation.
He is known as a hero of his generation.
new money; nouveau riche; self-made wealthy person
special coaching stock awarded to retired grand champion
F1 hybrid; first filial generation hybrid