現代
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 現代
1
present age; present day; today
Examples
私は現代の音楽はあまり好きではない事を認めます。
I must admit I don't like much contemporary music.
2
modern era; modern times
Examples
私達が住んでいる現代に入ってから、私達は国際論争の結末として、２度の世界大戦を体験した。
In modern times we have gone through two world wars as the end result of international disputes.
Kanji in this Word
現
11 strokes
Frequency: 85
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
present
existing
actual
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらわ.れる
あらわ.す
うつつ
うつ.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あきら
きら
代
5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
よ
しろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
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