burnt ruins generation; generation of Japanese who were children during WWII
Refers to the cohort born roughly in the early 1930s to early 1940s who experienced wartime devastation as children. Often discussed in cultural and literary contexts.
Writers of the burnt ruins generation depicted the postwar chaos in their works.
As a member of the burnt ruins generation, he talked about his struggles with food.
Refers to the baby boomer generation born shortly after WWII, whereas 焼け跡世代 were children during the war.
Compound of 焼け跡 (burnt ruins) and 世代 (generation), referring to the generation that grew up amid the destruction of WWII.