千ち代よちよCommon word›Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounthousand years; eternitypoetical termPoetic term for a very long time, often used in classical poetry, songs, or formal well-wishing. Can imply 'forever' or 'for generations'.千ち代よに八や千ち代よに、さざれ石いしの巌いわおとなりて苔こけのむすまで。Break this sentence down in the analyzerFor a thousand years, for eight thousand years, until pebbles become boulders and moss grows upon them.君きみが代よは千ち代よに八や千ち代よに。Break this sentence down in the analyzerMay your reign last for a thousand, nay, eight thousand generations.See all 8 example sentences ›Usage patterns〈事こと〉が千ち代よに栄さかえるfor something to flourish for a thousand years / foreverこの国くにが千ち代よに栄さかえることを願ねがう。Break this sentence down in the analyzerI pray that this nation will flourish for a thousand years.
