新時代
shin jidai
The English phrase "new era" is translated into Japanese as 新時代 (shin jidai).
新時代 is used to describe a distinct period of history characterized by significant changes or a new beginning, such as a major turning point in technology, social structures or history.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 新時代 is composed of 新 (shin), meaning 'new' and 時代 (jidai), meaning 'era' or 'period'.
How do you pronounce it?
shin jidai
Did you know?
- The official name for the current era, 令和 (Reiwa), broke a two thousand year tradition by being sourced from Japanese poetry instead of Chinese classics.
- In Japan, a 'new era' often begins officially with the accession of a new Emperor. These eras, called 元号, have their own unique names and determine how years are counted in official documents.
- While 新 is usually read as 'shin', reading it as あらた (arata) shifts the meaning from a chronological 'new' to a more emotional or refreshing start.
Examples in context
- これは新時代の幕開けです。This is the beginning of a new era.This sentence is useful for describing the beginning of a new era using the form 新時代.Tatoeba #3007544 by arnab, translation #3007072 by CM
- 我々は、新時代の幕開けを迎えました。We have welcomed the beginning of a new era.
- 国家は新たな時代への転換を経験しています。The nation is experiencing a transition to a new era.
- この宇宙の発見は新時代の幕開けだよね!The discovery of this universe marks the beginning of a new era, right?
- さあ、新たな時代が始まるよ!Come on, a new era is about to begin!
- 政府は新時代の到来に向けた改革を計画しています。The government is planning reforms for the arrival of a new era.
- 教育界における革新は、新たな時代の模範となります。In the field of education, innovation serves as a model for a new era.
- 新しいビジネスモデルが、新時代の可能性を示しているんだ。The new business model is showing the potential of a new era.
- 旅行業界は新たな時代に向けて大きな変革を迎えているよ。The travel industry is undergoing significant changes for the upcoming new era.
- 技術の進歩が新時代を築く。Gijutsu no shinpo ga shinjidai o kizuku.Advancements in technology will build a new era.
- 新しいルールで新時代が始まる。Atarashii ruru de shinjidai ga hajimaru.A new era begins with the new rules.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are discussing the impact of AI.
- 陽葵 HimariAIで世界が変わるね。AI de sekai ga kawaru ne.The world is changing because of AI.
- 健太 Kenta本当に。新時代が始まったね。hontō ni. shinjidai ga hajimatta ne.Truly. A new era has begun.
- 陽葵 Himariこれからどうなるかな。kore kara dō naru kana.I wonder what will happen from here.
- 健太 Kenta楽しみだね。tanoshimi da ne.I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
