Japanese Conversation · Level 60
75 words
Japanese word
現代
Pronunciation
Romajigendai
Meaning
- nounmodern times
Example
現代の生活は便利です。gen dai no sei katsu wa ben ri de su
Life in modern times is convenient.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Names the current historical period and the conditions associated with life in it.
Common phrases
現代の日本gen dai no nihon
modern Japan
現代社会gen dai sha kai
modern society
現代文化gen dai bun ka
modern culture
Similar words
現在genzai: The time or situation that exists at this moment.
今ima: The time that is happening now, often used in everyday speech.
Definition in Japanese
過去と区別される、今の時代。ka ko to ku betsu sa re ru ima no ji dai
Word origin
現代 (gendai) is a Sino-Japanese word made from 現 (gen, "present") and 代 (dai, "age" or "period").
Usage tips
- 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.