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げんざい
genzai
Now (same as 今 (いま)), present, current
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現在
げんざい
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Now (same as 今 (いま)), present, current
genzai
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JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
Kana げんざい
Romaji genzai
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 現在 mean in Japanese?
The word 現在 (げんざい) means "now (same as 今 (いま)), present, current" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N3 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 現在?
現在 is read as げんざい (romaji: genzai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 現在?
現在 is a JLPT N3 vocabulary item. Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
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Where can I practise 現在 in sentences?
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