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modern in Japanese

modern in Japanese is 近代, モダン, 現代 — modern means relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.

modern in Japanese

近代
adj
Pronounced: kindai
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
モダン
adj
Pronounced: modan
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
現代
adj
Pronounced: gendai
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

What does "modern" mean?

  1. adj Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.
    "The house had a sleek, modern design."
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modern in a sentence

  • The house had a sleek, modern design.
  • Modern medicine has extended average life expectancy significantly.

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What is "modern" in Japanese?

"modern" in Japanese is 近代, モダン, 現代. modern means: Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.

How do you pronounce 近代?

"modern" in Japanese is 近代, pronounced "kindai".

How do you use "modern" in a sentence?

Example: "The house had a sleek, modern design." In Japanese, "modern" is 近代, モダン, 現代.

Are there other ways to say "modern" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "modern": 近代, モダン, 現代.

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