N3
vocabularyN3
現在 (genzai)
現在
romaji: genzainow, current
現在
Quick Meaning
現在 means "now, current".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: genzai
Study Flow
First read 現在 aloud, then connect the sound "genzai" with the meaning "now, current".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 現在.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "now, current".
- Say the romaji aloud: genzai.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 現在. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.