今

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nounadverb★Beginner— now

general

The present time; now.

今、雨が降っています。

It's raining now.

今、忙しいですか？

Are you busy now?

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Can be used as a noun (the present) or adverb (now).

general

This time; currently.

今の時代は便利です。

This era is convenient.

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Often used with の to refer to the current situation or time.

Collocations

今すぐright now今週this week今年this year

now is the time

in one's prime

Combine '今' with other time words like '週' (week) or '年' (year) to specify time periods.

'今' can be used as a noun (e.g., 今の時期) or adverb (e.g., 今行きます).

From Old Japanese 'ima', meaning 'now'.

Can function as both a noun and an adverb. Often used in combination with other words to specify time (e.g., 今週 for 'this week').

今

now

root

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