noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
the present age; these days; current era
Refers to the current period or generation, often used in formal or written contexts. Can function as a noun, no-adjective, or adverb.
当代の若者はデジタル技術に詳しい。
Young people these days are knowledgeable about digital technology.
He is known as the greatest painter of the present age.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
present head of the family
Specifically refers to the current head of a family, lineage, or traditional household. Often used in contexts like succession or family business.
当代の当主はまだ若いが、しっかりしている。
The current head of the family is still young but reliable.
先代 is the previous head of a family or generation, while 当代 is the current head or generation holding that position now.
lunch money; money for a boxed lunch
best of one's time; greatest of the age; peerless
unparalleled in the present age; matchless today
the greatest of the day; the foremost in the present age
the greatest of the day; the best of one's time
Compound of 当 (current, this) and 代 (age, generation). The familial sense likely developed from the idea of 'the current generation' of a family.