1.
modern; up-to-date; contemporary
Having characteristics of the modern era; reflecting modern standards, technology, or ways of thinking. Often implies progress and advancement.
近代的な建物が並んでいる。
Modern buildings are lined up.
近代的な設備が整っている。
Modern facilities are in place.
この街は古い町並みと近代的なビルが共存している。
In this city, old townscapes and modern buildings coexist.
USAGE:
Describes things that are modern in style, technology, or thinking, often with a positive nuance of progress. Used with な when modifying nouns.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 近代的な都市 (modern city)
- 近代的な生活 (modern lifestyle)
- 近代的な考え方 (modern way of thinking)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 現代的: contemporary (more focused on the present era)
- 先進的: advanced, cutting-edge