1.
next generation; next-gen
The generation that follows the current one, or the next version or iteration of a technology, product, or system. Widely used as a modifier before nouns.
Usage
Most commonly used as a modifier before a noun: 次世代の〜 or 次世代〜. Very common in technology, business, and education contexts.
Common collocations
- 次世代技術 (next-generation technology)
- 次世代エネルギー (next-generation energy)
- 次世代通信 (next-generation communications)
- 次世代を担う (to carry the next generation forward)