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now, at present, nowadays, these days, another
/iꜜma/
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Points to the present moment, the current age, or a little further beyond.
Examples
今の仕事が好きです。
I like my current job.
バスは今来たところです。
The bus has just arrived.
今は昔より交通が便利だ。
Travel is easier nowadays than in the past.
今、何時ですか。
What time is it now?
父は今、家にいます。
My father is at home now.
Meanings
Examples
今の子どもは学校でパソコンを使う。
Children today use computers at school.
今は昔より交通が便利だ。
Travel is easier nowadays than in the past.
今の仕事が好きです。
I like my current job.
今の町はずいぶん変わった。
The town now has changed a great deal.
この歌は今でも人気がある。
This song is still popular today.
Examples
今少しお待ちください。
Please wait a little longer.
今一度、確認しましょう。
Let us check once more.
今一つ欲しいものがある。
There is one more thing I want.
今少し時間が必要です。
We need a little more time.
今一歩、前に出てください。
Please take one more step forward.
Etymology
A native Japanese time word written with the character 今.
FAQ
It is read いま, romanized ima.
Yes. It can point to the moment immediately before speech.
How is 今 different from 今日?
今 usually means now, while 今日 means today.
Yes. 今の子ども can mean children these days.
It means “once more,” a somewhat formal use.
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