Refers to a historical period, era, or age, often named (e.g., 江戸時代, 明治時代).
江戸時代は約260年続いた。
The Edo period lasted about 260 years.
新しい時代が始まった。
A new era has begun.
the times; those days
Used to talk about the current or a specific past time in a general, often nostalgic or comparative way.
時代が変わった。
Times have changed.
あの時代はよかった。
Those were the good old days.
oldness; antiquity
Describes something as being old, dated, or from a past era. Often used in expressions like 時代がつく or 時代を感じる.
この建物は時代がついている。
This building has a sense of age about it.
その言葉に時代を感じる。
That word feels dated.
antique; period piece
Abbreviation of 時代物, referring to antiques or period pieces, especially in the context of art, crafts, or drama.
See also: 時代物
この茶碗はいい時代だ。
This tea bowl is a fine antique.
あの歌舞伎は時代がかっている。
That kabuki play has a period-piece feel.
I used to read a lot during my student days.
The times have changed.
We need to change our thinking to keep up with the times.
I can feel the age of this building.
He built a new era in the sports world.