Meaning

Primary

Present

Alternatives

Now, Current

Word Type

noun

Explanation

In the present time we exist. What time is it? It's present and now. It is the current time!

Reading

げんざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

現在、ワニカニは大変な人気を呼んでいます。

Currently, WaniKani has won great popularity.

トーフグオフィスの現在の住所を教えてください。

Please tell me the present address of the Tofugu office.

現在は、一日に何件ぐらいのEmailを受信してるんですか?

About how many emails are you getting a day now?

Kanji Composition