noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
present age; present day; today
Refers to the current period in contrast to the past or future. Often used in phrases like 現代の～ (contemporary ~) or 現代社会 (modern society).
Modern technology is advancing every day.
The internet is indispensable in contemporary society.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
modern era; modern times
Often used in historical or academic contexts to refer to the modern period (e.g., post-Meiji or post-WWII). Can overlap with sense 1 but emphasizes the era as a whole.
Studying modern history helps you understand today's world.
This novel is set in the modern era.
Modern education has become more diverse.
Those of us living in the modern age are surrounded by a lot of information.
He is one of the writers representative of the modern era.
In the modern age, environmental issues are an important challenge.
現代 means the present age, standing in contrast to 古, which evokes the distant, bygone past.
古典 refers to works from the distant past considered classics, while 現代 refers to the present era, so 古典文学 and 現代文学 are often contrasted.
現代 means 'the present age', the direct opposite of 前世's 'former era'.
modern language; contemporary language · modern Japanese
modern style; contemporary style