げんだい
Meanings
Adjective (の)
Noun
1. present age; present day; today
2. modern era; modern times
Pitch accent
んだい
Composed of
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
Used in vocabulary (35 in total)
modern Japanese; current written style
modern person; people of today
Examples (16 in total)
Modern bridges are similar in shape.
What do you think of modern art?
Modern heroes are represented by rock stars.
I have read many modern authors.
The computer has made a great impact on modern life.
Generally speaking, the young people of today are clever.
Many Europeans do not know modern Japan.
I think he is the greatest artist of the time.
Divorce is becoming more common nowadays.
He is one of the best singers of the day.
The cultures of the world are now becoming rather similar.
Einstein's theories contributed greatly to modern science.
Tom is quite knowledgeable about modern popular music.
I must admit I don't like much contemporary music.
I rate him among the best modern composers in Japan.
Modern finance is becoming increasingly complicated and sophisticated.