今こそ

ima koso
now is the time

今こそ行動を起こすべきだ

Now is the time to take action


formalinformal

An emphatic expression indicating that the current moment is the most appropriate or critical time to do something

今こそ環境問題に取り組まなければならない

Now is the time to tackle environmental issues

今こそ私たちの未来を変えるチャンスだ

Now is the time to change our future

This phrase is often used to emphasize urgency or importance, similar to 'now is the time' or 'this is the moment' in English.

Related Phrases

今こそphrase
now is the time
今が勝負だphrase
this is the decisive moment

Pro Tip

Emphatic Usage

The phrase '今こそ' is used to emphasize the importance of the current moment, often in formal or persuasive contexts.

Gold Rule

Contextual Appropriateness

Use '今こそ' when you want to stress that the present is the best or only time to take action.

Word Origin

Combination of '今' (now) and 'こそ' (emphatic particle), forming an emphatic expression about the present moment

Usage Notes

This phrase is used to emphasize that the current moment is the most appropriate or critical time to do something. It often appears in speeches, motivational contexts, or when urging action.

Word Breakdown

今
now
root
+
こそ
emphatic particle
suffix
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