1.
modern times, modern era
The historical period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century (or in some contexts, to the present).
近代日本の歴史
The history of modern Japan.
近代化が進んだ。
Modernization advanced.
日本は明治時代から急速に近代化を進めてきた。
Japan has rapidly advanced modernization since the Meiji era.
近代 refers to the modern era in history.
HISTORICAL PERIODS:
- 古代 (ancient times)
- 中世 (medieval times)
- 近世 (early modern period)
- 近代 (modern era - Meiji to WWII)
- 現代 (contemporary/present)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 近代化 (modernization)
- 近代史 (modern history)
- 近代的 (modern, up-to-date)
- 近代文学 (modern literature)
Related Words
Related:
現代 (contemporary)