This is the 1925th most frequent Japanese word.
近代
"近代" means "modern times" or "modern era."
Here, '近代' refers to the modern era in literature, highlighting temporal developments.
近代文学は西洋の影響を受けて発展しました。
Modern literature has been developed under the influence of the West.
In this context, '近代' is associated with technical innovations and their impact during and after the modernization period.
近代技術の進歩は社会を大きく変えました。
Advancements in modern technology have significantly transformed society.
Here, '近代的' describes the style or characteristics of contemporary architectures influenced by modern design trends.