Translation and Meaning of: 現代 - gendai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 現代 (gendai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: gendai
Kana: げんだい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: nowadays; modern times; current
Meaning in English: nowadays;modern times;present-day
Definition: Modern era.
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Explanation and Etymology - (現代) gendai
The word 「現代」 (gendai) is widely used in the Japanese language to refer to the "present" or "contemporary era." The etymology of this word is quite straightforward, composed of two kanji: 「現」 (gen), meaning "current" or "present," and 「代」 (dai), which translates as "age" or "era." Together, they form the concept of "present time" or "contemporaneity," capturing the essence of what is modern in contrast to past times.
The association of these kanji refers to the notion of something that is in constant evolution and change, reflecting the dynamic characteristics of modern society. The kanji 「現」 is often used to denote something that is present in space and time, while 「代」 can also imply substitution or alternation, referring to the way eras naturally succeed one another.
Common uses of the word 「現代」 appear in various spheres, including literature, art, and technology, to describe objects, ideas, or influences that are current in relation to the traditions or limitations of past periods. Such as 「現代アート」 (gendai aato, contemporary art) and 「現代社会」 (gendai shakai, modern society). This word is essential for discussions that involve comparisons between the past and the present, helping to delineate what is considered "modern," especially in cultural and technological contexts.
The term 「現代」 has special relevance not only in everyday vocabulary but also in academic and professional contexts, being crucial in disciplines that study the transition between eras, such as history, to mark significant events or changes in human civilization. Thus, 「現代」 symbolizes a bridge between a past full of traditions and a future filled with possibilities, encapsulating the essence of the now.
Synonyms and similar words
- 現代 (Gendai) - Modern, contemporary.
- 近代 (Kindai) - Modern era, generally associated with the period between the late 19th century and the early 20th century.
- 現世 (Gense) - Current world, present life.
- 現在 (Genzai) - Present, currently.
- 現況 (Genkyou) - Current condition, present situation.
- 現行 (Genkou) - Currently in force, current.
- 現代的 (Gendaiteki) - Modern, contemporary, reflecting the current time.
- 現代化 (Gendai-ka) - Modernization, the process of making something modern.
- 現代風 (Gendai-fuu) - Modern style, characteristic of the contemporary era.
- 現代人 (Gendai-jin) - Modern person, someone who lives in the contemporary era.
- 現代社会 (Gendai shakai) - Modern society, contemporary social structure.
- 現代建築 (Gendai kenchiku) - Modern architecture, contemporary architectural styles.
- 現代美術 (Gendai bijutsu) - Modern art, contemporary artistic practices.
- 現代音楽 (Gendai ongaku) - Modern music, compositions, and contemporary musical styles.
- 現代文学 (Gendai bungaku) - Modern literature, literary works of the contemporary era.
- 現代思想 (Gendai shisou) - Modern thought, contemporary philosophies.
- 現代医学 (Gendai igaku) - Modern medicine, current medical-scientific practices.
- 現代科学 (Gendai kagaku) - Modern science, concepts and current scientific theories.
- 現代技術 (Gendai gijutsu) - Modern technology, contemporary technological innovations.
- 現代言語 (Gendai gengo) - Modern language, languages spoken in the contemporary era.
- 現代教育 (Gendai kyouiku) - Modern education, contemporary teaching systems.
- 現代経済 (Gendai keizai) - Modern economy, theories and current economic practices.
- 現代政治 (Gendai seiji) - Modern politics, systems and contemporary political ideologies.
- 現代史 (Gendai shi) - Modern history, more recent historical periods.
- 現代語 (Gendai go) - Modern languages, contemporary forms of the language.
- 現代詩 (Gendai shi) - Modern poetry, poetic works of contemporary times.
- 現代演劇 (Gendai engeki) - Modern theater, contemporary plays and theatrical practices.
- 現代ダンス (Gendai dansu) - Modern dance, contemporary dance styles.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: げんだい gendai
How to Write in Japanese - (現代) gendai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (現代) gendai:
Example Sentences - (現代) gendai
Below are some example sentences:
Denshi gijutsu wa gendai shakai ni kakasenai mono desu
Electronic technology is indispensable in modern society.
Electronic technology is indispensable to modern society.
- 電子技術 - electronic technology
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- に - location particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- もの - thing
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Tetsukou wa gendai shakai ni oite juuyou na sangyou desu
The steel industry is important in modern society.
Steel is an important industry in modern society.
- 鉄鋼 - steel
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- において - in
- 重要な - important
- 産業 - industry
- です - verb to be (polite form)
Konpyūtā wa gendai shakai ni kakasenai sonzai desu
Computers are an indispensable presence in modern society.
Computers are indispensable to modern society.
- コンピューター - computer
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- に - location particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- 存在 - existence
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Gendai wa tekunorojī no shinpo ni yotte odorokubeki henka o togete imasu
The modern age has made incredible changes with technological advances.
- 現代 (Gendai) - means "current" or "modern"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- テクノロジー (tekunorojii) - a word borrowed from English meaning "technology"
- の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
- 進歩 (shinpo) - means "progress" or "advance"
- によって (ni yotte) - expression that indicates the cause or means by which something happens
- 驚くべき (odoroku beki) - adjective meaning "surprising" or "astonishing"
- 変化 (henka) - means "change" or "transformation"
- を (wo) - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 遂げています (tasshite imasu) - verb meaning "to accomplish" or "to conclude" in the present progressive tense
Meishin wa gendai shakai ni oite mo sonzai suru
Susumbers also exist in modern society.
- 迷信 (meishin) - superstition
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 現代社会 (gendai shakai) - modern society
- においても (ni oite mo) - even in
- 存在する (sonzai suru) - exist
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