noun
recent past; recent times; early modern age
A formal, history-oriented word for a period relatively near the present, often used in broad periodization alongside terms such as 古代 and 中世. In ordinary everyday speech, 最近 or 近年 is usually used for 'recently' or 'in recent years.'
古代・中世・近世という区分で歴史を整理する。
History is organized into the categories ancient, medieval, and early modern times.
From recent times onward, urban life changed greatly.
noun
early modern period in Japan; Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period
Historical term in Japanese history, typically referring to the early modern period from the Azuchi-Momoyama period through the Edo period.
日本史では、近世は安土桃山時代から江戸時代を指す。
In Japanese history, 近世 refers to the period from Azuchi-Momoyama through Edo.
近世の城下町について調べている。
I am researching castle towns of Japan's early modern period.