次世代(じせだい)

じせだい
noun
next generation; next-gen
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.
次世代(じせだい)の技術(ぎじゅつ)に期待(きたい)する。
To look forward to next-generation technology.
次世代(じせだい)のリーダーを育成(いくせい)することが重要(じゅうよう)だ。
It is important to develop the next generation of leaders.
この会社(かいしゃ)は次世代(じせだい)通信(つうしん)の研究(けんきゅう)開発(かいはつ)に多額(たがく)の投資(とうし)をしている。
This company is investing heavily in next-generation communications research and development.

USAGE:
Most commonly used as a modifier before a noun: 次世代(じせだい)の〜 or 次世代(じせだい)〜. Very common in technology, business, and education contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 次世代(じせだい)技術(ぎじゅつ) (next-generation technology)
  • 次世代(じせだい)エネルギー (next-generation energy)
  • 次世代(じせだい)通信(つうしん) (next-generation communications)
  • 次世代(じせだい)を担(にな)う (to carry the next generation forward)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 次(つぎ)の世代(せだい): the same meaning but as a phrase rather than a compound
  • 未来(みらい): "future" — broader, not specifically about the next generation
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Added 2026.3.19 13:22
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