No. 1,925 in Japanese
近代
"近代" means "modern times" or "modern era."
In a sentence
近代文学は西洋の影響を受けて発展しました。
Modern literature has been developed under the influence of the West.
Here, '近代' refers to the modern era in literature, highlighting temporal developments.
近代技術の進歩は社会を大きく変えました。
Advancements in modern technology have significantly transformed society.
In this context, '近代' is associated with technical innovations and their impact during and after the modernization period.
近代的な建築物が街の景観を新しくしています。
Modern architectural structures are refreshing the city's landscape.
Here, '近代的' describes the style or characteristics of contemporary architectures influenced by modern design trends.
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