What is the definition of the Japanese word "現在"?

The Japanese word "現在" is defined as: "The current moment or period of time."

Translation of Japanese word "現在" to English

現在

げんざい

[genzai]

IPA: /ɡeɴ.zaɪ/

Time & Calendar A2

Meaning

Noun

The current moment or period of time.

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How to use

現在 (genzai) — 'present / now / currently'. 現在、〜中だ — currently in the middle of ~. 現在地 (genzaichi) — current location.

🇬🇧 English

present / now

Usage GuideRefers to the present time.

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。

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Synonyms

今 (ima)

Common phrases

現在地— current location

Frequency rank: #561 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "現在" mean?▼

The Japanese word "現在" means "present / now" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "現在"?▼

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: "Refers to the present time.".

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