English–Japanese
“modern” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimodan
Example
これはモダンな家具です。ko re wa mo da n na ka gu de su
This is modern furniture.
How to say “modern” in Japanese
“Modern” in Japanese is モダン (modan).
Describes a style that feels current and intentionally differs from older or traditional forms.
Example sentences with モダン
駅の周辺にはモダンな店が増えました。eki no shū hen ni wa mo da n na mise ga fu e ma shi ta
The number of modern shops around the station has increased.
Tips for using モダン
- In Japanese design talk, モダン (modan) often highlights a clean, stylish contemporary look, while English modern has a broader everyday sense of being current.