いまから
ima kara
from now
いまから映画を見ます
I will watch a movie from now.
informal
An expression indicating the start of an action or event from the present moment.
いまから勉強します
I will start studying from now.
いまから出発します
We will depart from now.
Commonly used to indicate the beginning of an action or event in the immediate future.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Time Expressions
Use 'いまから' to indicate the immediate start of an action, while 'これから' can refer to a broader future period.
Word Origin
Combination of 'いま' (now) and 'から' (from), forming a temporal phrase.
Usage Notes
Often used in casual conversation to indicate the start of an action or event. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though 'これから' is slightly more formal.
Word Breakdown
いま
now
rootから
from
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