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Meanings
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all ages to come; eternity; posterity
Refers to the far future, all future generations, or an indefinite long time. Often used in set phrases like 末代まで (for all eternity) or 末代の恥 (a lasting disgrace).
This failure is a disgrace that will last for generations.
His name will be passed down for all ages to come.
Expressions
- 末代までforever; eternally; for generations to come
- 人は一代名は末代a good name endures beyond one's lifetime
- 問うは一度の恥、問わぬは末代の恥Better to ask and be embarrassed than not ask and never know
- 問うは一旦の恥、問わぬは末代の恥better to ask and be embarrassed than not ask and never know
- 聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは末代の恥better to ask and be embarrassed than not ask and never know