上代

じょうだい

Also written うわだい

Meanings

1. Noun, の-adjective ancient times (e.g. Heian and Nara periods in Japan); remote ages; early history
2. Noun (nominal) retail price

Kanji

• 上 up. Read as ジョウ.
• 代 era. Read as ダイ.

Words containing 上代

• 上代特殊仮名遣 (じょうだいとくしゅかなづかい) special kana usage rules of the Nara period
• 上代語 (じょうだいご) ancient language
• 上代仮名 (じょうだいがな) cursive kanji form used as a syllabary (Heian period)

And 2 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists