Japanese

げんだい
Meaning: modern times; present day
Part of Speech: Noun

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現
代

Example sentences

Modern youth are proficient in using smartphones.
現代社会に置いて、インターネットは不可欠だ。
In modern society, the internet is indispensable.
現代の工場では、効率を高めるために高度な機械が導入されている。
In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.
現代社会におけるインターネットの役割は、ますます重要になっている。
The role of the internet in modern society is becoming increasingly important.
現代社会ではエネルギーの消費が激しい。
Energy consumption is intense in modern society.
現代は情報かたの時代だ。
We live in an era of information overload.
現代社会では、情報の過剰な供給が問題となっている。
In modern society, the excessive supply of information is becoming a problem.
現代文明は著しく発達した。
Modern civilization has developed remarkably.
このビルは現代建築の傑作だ。
This building is a masterpiece of modern architecture.
現代医学の恩恵を多くの人々が受けている。
Many people are benefiting from modern medicine.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current era or the era one lives in.

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