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時代がかる (じだいがかる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
look old-fashioned ; have an antique feel
Describes something that gives off a dated or vintage impression, often with a slightly nostalgic or quaint nuance. Used for objects, styles, or appearances.
装そう
は
少すこ
し
時じ
代だい
がかっ
て
いる
が
、
それ
が
かえって
おしゃれ
に
見み
える
。
His clothes are a bit old-fashioned, but that actually makes him look stylish.
Written forms 時じ 代だい がかる
Standard spelling using the auxiliary verb がかる attached to 時代.
時じ 代だい 掛が かる
Alternate kanji spelling using 掛かる; less common but still encountered.
Kanji 代 substitute, change, convert Similar words 古ふる めかしい 古めかしい is an adjective meaning 'old-fashioned' or 'antiquated' with a stronger sense of being outdated. 時代がかる is a verb that focuses on the appearance or impression of being from a past era, often with a softer, nostalgic nuance.
レトロ レトロ is a noun/adjective meaning 'retro', often with a positive, stylish connotation. 時代がかる is more neutral and can imply simply looking old without the intentional stylishness of レトロ.
Etymology Compound of 時代 (jidai, 'era') + がかる (-gakaru, suffix meaning 'to seem like' or 'to have the appearance of'). The suffix がかる is related to 掛かる (kakaru), indicating a leaning or tendency toward something.
