This is the 561st most frequent Japanese word.
世代
"世代" means "generation."
In this sentence, "世代" is used to mean a ‘generation’ of people distinguished by their time of birth and shared experiences.
若い世代は新しい技術に敏感です。
The younger generation is sensitive to new technologies.
Here, "世代" refers to a ‘generation’ of a product series, indicating a particular iteration or version.
この車の新しい世代モデルは非常に人気があります。
The new generation model of this car is very popular.
In this context, "世代" again indicates a cohort of people born around the same time but focuses specifically on their cultural contributions and historical impact.