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
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Translation / Meaning: nowadays; modern times; current
Meaning in English: nowadays;modern times;present-day
Definition: Modern era.
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- Etymology
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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (現代) gendai
現代 is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 現 (gen) meaning "current" or "present" and 代 (dai) meaning "era" or "time". Therefore, the full meaning of 現代 is "current age" or "present epoch". The word is often used to refer to the current period of Japanese history or to describe contemporary society and culture. The etymology of the word dates back to the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan underwent significant modernization and the word 現代 was coined to describe this new era.How to Write in Japanese - (現代) gendai
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Synonyms and Similar - (現代) gendai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
現代; 近代; 現世; 現在; 現況; 現行; 現代的; 現代化; 現代風; 現代人; 現代社会; 現代建築; 現代美術; 現代音楽; 現代文学; 現代思想; 現代医学; 現代科学; 現代技術; 現代言語; 現代教育; 現代経済; 現代政治; 現代史; 現代語; 現代詩; 現代演劇; 現代ダンス; 現代
Words containing: 現代
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Words with the same pronunciation: げんだい gendai
Example Sentences - (現代) gendai
Below are some example sentences:
電子技術は現代社会に欠かせないものです。
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
鉄鋼は現代社会において重要な産業です。
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)
コンピューターは現代社会に欠かせない存在です。
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
現代はテクノロジーの進歩によって驚くべき変化を遂げています。
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 "modernity"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- テクノロジー (tekunorojii) - loan word from English meaning "technology"
- の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
- 進歩 (shinpo) - means "progress" or "advancement"
- 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 "accomplish" or "complete" in the present progressive
迷信は現代社会においても存在する。
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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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "nowadays; modern times; current" é "(現代) gendai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
