現代
げんだい
gendai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現代 (げんだい (gendai)) means "today". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
today
Also : present age · present day · present-day · modern times
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 現代 (げんだい) means 'today'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of today.
Example Sentences
現代の若者はスマホをよく使う。
げんだいのわかものはスマホをよくつかう。
Young people in modern times use smartphones a lot.
現代社会の問題を議論した。
げんだいしゃかいのもんだいをぎろんした。
We discussed problems of modern society.
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