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現在時
げんざいじ
current time
現在時を教えてください。
Please tell me the current time.
formal
The time at the present moment, referring to the exact hour and minute now.
現在時は午後3時15分です。
The current time is 3:15 PM.
Often used in formal or instructional contexts, such as announcements or educational settings.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Use 現在時刻 in daily life
In most situations, especially in casual conversation, use 現在時刻 (げんざいじこく) instead of 現在時. For example, '今何時ですか？' (What time is it now?) is far more natural than using 現在時.
Gold Rule
Formality matters
Use 現在時 in formal or technical contexts where precision is required, such as announcements, clocks, or educational materials. Avoid using it in casual speech.
Word Origin
Composed of 現在 (げんざい, 'present/current') and 時 (じ, 'time'). The phrase literally means 'present time' and is used to refer to the exact time at the moment of speaking.
Usage Notes
While 現在時 is grammatically correct, it is less commonly used in everyday speech compared to 現在時刻 (げんざいじこく). The latter is the standard term in Japanese for 'current time.' 現在時 is more likely to appear in formal writing or technical contexts.
Word Breakdown
現在
present/current
noun時
time
noun和英辞典