現代
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Noun meaning 'modern times' or 'present era'. Used to describe current period in history or society, often in formal contexts. Example: 『現代の技術』 (gendai no gijutsu, 'modern technology').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café about how technology has changed daily life over the years.
現代
げんだい
present-day / today (as a period)
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine a modern city with skyscrapers and technology — that's the 'present-day' or 'today' world. Think of 'gen-dai' as 'gen' (like 'generation') and 'dai' (like 'day') — generation of today!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『現代』 (gendai) is often used in contexts like 『現代美術』 (gendai bijutsu, 'contemporary art') or 『現代社会』 (gendai shakai, 'modern society') to refer to current times, reflecting cultural emphasis on distinguishing historical periods.
Forms
Base: 現代Noun meaning 'modern times' or 'present era'. Used to describe current period in history or society, often in formal contexts. Example: 『現代の技術』 (gendai no gijutsu, 'modern technology').