noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new generation; next generation
Refers to a new or upcoming generation of people, technology, products, or ideas. Often used attributively with の.
A new generation of leaders is needed.
This smartphone incorporates next-generation technology.
新世代 (しんせだい) means 'new generation' of people or products, while 新時代 (しんじだい) means a 'new era'; the words sound and look alike but refer to different things.
Compound of 新 (new) and 世代 (generation).