モダン

Alternative writings: モダーン
JLPT:N2
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1

Modern — describing something contemporary, new in style or thought (used like a na-adjective).

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼女はモダンなデザインの服を好む。

She prefers clothes with modern designs.

モダンアートの展覧会が来月開かれる。

A modern art exhibition opens next month.

この建物は外観がとてもモダンだ。

This building has a very modern exterior.

2

The temple tips (end pieces) of eyeglasses — a specialized term referring to the small end parts of the eyeglass arms.

Noun

Examples

眼鏡のモダンが欠けてしまったので交換した。

The temple tip of my glasses chipped, so I replaced it.

モダンが硬くて耳が痛くなる場合は柔らかい素材に替えるといい。

If the temple tips are hard and hurt your ears, it's good to replace them with a softer material.

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