English–Japanese
“modern times” in Japanese
How to say “modern times” in Japanese
“Modern times” in Japanese is 現代 (gendai).
Names the current historical period and the conditions associated with life in it.
Example sentences with 現代
現代の音楽には、さまざまな国の影響があります。gen dai no on gaku ni wa sa ma za ma na kuni no ei kyō ga a ri ma su
Modern music is influenced by many different countries.
Tips for using 現代
- In simple conversation, 現代 (gendai) commonly appears in expressions about present-day life or society rather than as a general adjective before any noun.
Other Japanese words for “modern times”
近代の日本は大きく変わりました。kin dai no nihon wa ō ki ku ka wa ri ma shi ta
Japan changed greatly in modern times.