親おやの代だい

noun

one's parents' generation

Refers to the generation of one's parents, often used when comparing eras or discussing family history.

• 親おやの代だいからこの土と地ちに住すんでいます。

  We have lived on this land since my parents' generation.

• 親おやの代だいにはスマートフォンはなかった。

  There were no smartphones in my parents' generation.