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現代
gendai
Description
「現代」は今の時代のことです。
"現代" means the present age.
むかしとちがって、現代はスマホやパソコンをよく使います。
Unlike in the past, in "現代" people often use smartphones and computers.
Meanings
現代gendai
the present age; modern times; today
現代の生活はとても便利です。
Modern life is very convenient.
現代gendai
modern; contemporary
これは現代アートの作品です。
This is a piece of contemporary art.
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Notes
- Etymology
現 (present, appear) + 代 (era, generation) = the present era.
- Nuance
現代 means today's era broadly; 近代 refers to the earlier modern period in history.
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