Translation guide
The English phrase 'degenerate age' refers to a period of moral or cultural decline. In Japanese, this concept is often expressed through terms describing the end of a virtuous era, the decline of the world, or a corrupted generation.
To describe a historical period or current times as morally corrupt or culturally degraded.
Refers to the latter days of the world, a degenerate age, especially in Buddhist context. Commonly used to describe a period of moral decay.
To refer to a specific generation or group of people as degenerate.
Means 'decadent generation'. A straightforward way to describe a degenerate age group.
彼らは退廃的な世代だと言われている。
They are said to be a degenerate generation.
In this degenerate age, people's hearts are corrupted.
A Buddhist term for the 'Latter Day of the Law', a period of decline when the teachings of Buddha are forgotten. Often used metaphorically for a degenerate age.
末法の世にあって、正しい教えが失われつつある。
In this degenerate age, the true teachings are being lost.
Literally 'age of decadence'. A more general term for a period of moral or cultural decay.
この退廃の時代に、芸術だけが輝いている。
In this degenerate age, only art shines.
A Buddhist term meaning 'impure world' or 'degenerate age', emphasizing moral impurity and corruption.
濁世を生き抜くには、強い意志が必要だ。
To survive in this degenerate age, one needs a strong will.
Means 'corrupted generation'. Emphasizes moral downfall.
堕落した世代がこの国を滅ぼすだろう。
A degenerate generation will ruin this country.