Breakdown of zidai
time; hour
時
You can tell the time because the the sun casts its light on the sundial next to the temple.
substitute
代
The person presiding over the ceremony is not present, so you have to act as a substitute.
Usages of zidai
彼 は その 時代 の 有名な 作家 でした。kare ha sono zidai no yuumeina sakka desita.
He was a famous writer of that era.
彼女 は 古い 時代 の 音楽 が 好き です。kanozyo ha hurui zidai no ongaku ga suki desu.
She likes music from the old days.
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