現在
げんざい
genzai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現在 (げんざい (genzai)) means "Now". The reading is げんざい (genzai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Now
Also : Present · Current · The present · Present time
Learn 現在 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
現在の状況を報告した。
げんざいのじょうきょうをほうこくした。
I reported the current situation.
現在の技術では不可能だ。
げんざいのぎじゅつではふかのうだ。
It is impossible with current technology.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Learn 現在 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.