代だい目め

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Meanings

nth generation; nth person to hold a position

Counter suffix attached to numbers to indicate the generation of a family business, dynasty, or the ordinal holder of a title or position. Often used for kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, and company presidents.

Usage patterns

〈数すう〉代だい目めthe nth generation/holder of a position
彼かれはこの店みせの三さん代だい目めです。
He is the third-generation owner of this shop.
〈人ひと〉は〈数すう〉代だい目めの〈物もの〉someone is the nth-generation holder of a role/business
彼かの女じょは五ご代だい目めの社しゃ長ちょうになった。
She became the fifth-generation president.