Translation of Japanese word "現在" to English
現在
げんざい
[genzai]
IPA: /ɡeɴ.zaɪ/
Meaning
NounThe current moment or period of time.
How to use
現在 (genzai) — 'present / now / currently'. 現在、〜中だ — currently in the middle of ~. 現在地 (genzaichi) — current location. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
present / now
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 現在
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): げんざい
Romaji Transcription: genzai
Example Sentences
現在の状況はどうですか。
げんざいの じょうきょうは どうですか。
What is the current situation?
現在は勉強中です。
げんざいは べんきょうちゅうです。
I'm studying now.
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Common phrases
- 現在地— current location
- 現在の状況はどうですか。— What is the current situation?
Frequency rank: #561 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "現在" mean?▼
The Japanese word "現在" means "present / now" in English.
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The word "現在" is read as "げんざい" (genzai). 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: "現在の状況はどうですか。".
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