Translation of Japanese word "今" to English
今
いま
[ima]
IPA: /iɾaɴa/
Meaning
NounThe present time.
How to use
今 (ima) — 'now'. 今から — from now. 今すぐ — right now. 今でも — even now. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
now
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 今
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いま
Romaji Transcription: ima
Example Sentences
今は何時ですか。
いま は なんじ です か。
What time is it now?
今は勉強しています。
いま は べんきょう して います。
I am studying now.
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Common phrases
- 今すぐ— right now / immediately
- 今から— from now / starting now
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Frequency rank: #96 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "今" mean?▼
The Japanese word "今" means "now" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "今"?▼
The word "今" is read as "いま" (ima). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "今は何時ですか。".
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