現在
げんざい
genzai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

現在 (げんざい (genzai)) means "now · present · current". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

now · present · current

Also : now · present · current · the present · present time

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 現在 (げんざい) means 'now (same as 今 (いま))'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of now (same as 今 (いま)).

Example Sentences

私は現在が好きです。

わたしはげんざいがすきです。

I like the present.

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.

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