近代
きんだい
kindai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
近代 (きんだい (kindai)) means "Modernity". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Modernity
Also : Present day · Modern times · Recent times · Recent history
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Example Sentences
近代の日本の発展は目覚しい。
きんだいのにほんのはってんはめざましい。
The development of modern Japan is remarkable.
近代建築と伝統建築が混在している。
きんだいけんちくとでんとうけんちくがこんざいしている。
Modern architecture and traditional architecture coexist.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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