代々
Meanings
1
adverb, noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
for generations; from generation to generation; through the ages
Describes something continuing or being passed down over many generations, often used with family businesses, traditions, or hereditary roles.
This shop has been passed down for generations.
We preserve the traditions handed down from generation to generation.
Usage patterns
- 代々〈職業〉を継ぐto take over an occupation from generation to generation
This shop has been passed down through generations of potters.
- 代々〈家業〉を営むto run a family business for generations
His family has run this bakery for generations.
- 代々〈場所〉に住むto live in a place for generations
We have lived in this village for generations.
- 代々続く〈事〉something that continues on for generations
I'm looking forward to taking part in the festival that has continued for generations.
Expressions
- 代々伝わるbe handed down from generation to generation