Translation of Japanese word "現代的" to English
現代的
げんだいてき
[gendaiteki]
IPA: /gendaiteki/
Meaning
AdjectivePertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
How to use
現代的 (gendaiteki) — 'modern / contemporary'. な-adjective. 現代的なデザイン — modern design. 現代アート — contemporary art.
🇬🇧 English
modern / contemporary
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 現代的
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): げんだいてき
Romaji Transcription: gendaiteki
Example Sentences
この現代的の技術は、生活を便利にします。
このげんだいてきのぎじゅつは、せいかつをべんりにします。
This modern technology makes life convenient.
彼女は現代的のアートを愛しています。
かのじょはげんだいてきのあとをあいしています。
She loves modern art.
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The Japanese word "現代的" means "modern / contemporary" in English.
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