まさに今

masa ni ima
phraseIntermediate right now
informal

An emphatic way to express that something is happening at the exact present moment, often with a sense of urgency or immediacy.

まさに今、新しいアイデアが浮かびました

I just had a new idea right now.

まさに今、電話が鳴りました

The phone just rang right now.

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This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to emphasize the immediacy of an event or action.

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💡Pro Tip

Emphasis

Use 'まさに今' to emphasize that something is happening at the exact present moment, often with a sense of urgency.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'まさに' (exactly, precisely) and '今' (now), emphasizing the exact present moment.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to convey urgency or to highlight that an event is happening at the exact current moment.

Word Breakdown

まさに
exactly, precisely
adverb
+
now
noun
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