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modernize in Japanese

modernize in Japanese is 現代化, 近代化 — modernize means to make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.

modernize in Japanese

現代化
verb
Pronounced: gendaika
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
近代化
verb
Pronounced: kindaika
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

What does "modernize" mean?

  1. verb To make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.
    "The factory was modernized with automated machinery."
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modernize in a sentence

  • The factory was modernized with automated machinery.
  • The government pledged to modernize the country's outdated rail system.

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What is "modernize" in Japanese?

"modernize" in Japanese is 現代化, 近代化. modernize means: To make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.

How do you pronounce 現代化?

"modernize" in Japanese is 現代化, pronounced "gendaika".

How do you use "modernize" in a sentence?

Example: "The factory was modernized with automated machinery." In Japanese, "modernize" is 現代化, 近代化.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "modernize": 現代化, 近代化.

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