今

nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened

by the end of this month; before the month is out; in the course of this month

just now; right now; at this moment

about this time

(charge) for this month

by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year

one's last moments; one's dying hour; hour of death

once upon a time; a long time ago

Noun or verb acting prenominally

at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity

right now

verge of death; dying moments

this season

one more; another; the other

not quite

close run; just falling short of success

this evening; tonight

nowadays

this world

newly born imperial prince

newly constructed (branch) shrine

Abbreviation

His Majesty the Emperor; the present emperor; the reigning emperor

this morning (at dawn)

currently popular; in fashion; trendy

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

modern style; contemporary style; current fashion

Abbreviation

verse form from the Heian and Kamakura periods consisting of 4 lines each divided into two parts of 7 and 5 syllables

I can say now (what I couldn't before); now (that things have changed) I don't mind telling you; I couldn't tell you until now; I couldn't have told you this back then

until now; still; yet; (not) yet; since

past and present