今こそ

ima koso
phraseIntermediate now is the time
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

now
root
+
こそ
emphatic particle
suffix
和英辞典