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modern

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. modern
2. lug arm tips (on glasses)

This katakana adjective and noun is a loanword from English meaning "modern," describing something that is contemporary, stylish, or up-to-date in design or thinking. It often carries a positive nuance of being fashionable or sophisticated. You might use it to describe modern interior design, clothing, or a forward-thinking attitude.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Since when did a modern sculpture end up in a Japanese garden?

Sentence 2

I switched out the dinner dishes and now the table looks so modern!

Sentence 3

That proposal is so modern — can the team actually keep up?

Sentence 4

That bakery nearby has a modern interior — makes it easy to walk in.

Sentence 5

Honestly, I'm not really sure what's supposed to be modern about it?