次代
Meanings
1
the next era; the coming age; the next generation
Refers to the period or generation that follows the current one, often used in formal or journalistic contexts about society, technology, or leadership.
Young people who will lead the next generation gathered.
This technology may solve the energy problems of the coming age.
Usage patterns
- 次代を担うto bear responsibility for the next generation/era
Young people are expected to become leaders who will carry the next generation.
- 次代を切り開くto pioneer or open up the next era
This invention will likely become technology that opens up the next era.
- 次代を託すto entrust the future to someone
He passed on his skills to the disciple he would entrust the future to.