世代間(せだいかん)

せだいかん
noun
intergenerational; between generations
1. intergenerational; between generations
Across or between different generations. Used as a modifier (often with の) before nouns like gap, transfer, or communication.
世代間(せだいかん)のギャップ}を{感(かん)じる。
I feel a generation gap.
世代間(せだいかん)のコミュニケーション}が{大切(たいせつ)だ。
Communication between generations is important.
年金制度(ねんきんせいど)には世代間(せだいかん)の助(たす)け合(あ)いの仕組(しく)みがある。
The pension system is built on mutual support between generations.

Compound of 世代(せだい) (generation) + 〜間(かん) (between/among). The 〜間(かん) suffix attaches to nouns to mean "between/among the X's": 国家間(こっかかん) (between nations), 人間(にんげん) (between people → human being).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 世代間(せだいかん){ギャップ}: generation gap
  • 世代間(せだいかん)格差(かくさ): intergenerational disparity
  • 世代間(せだいかん)交流(こうりゅう): intergenerational exchange
  • 世代間(せだいかん)の価値観(かちかん)の違(ちが)い: differences in values between generations
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