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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 現在

現在
げんざい
見在
Freq #927
1

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

the present; present time; now

Examples
私は現在の地位に満足している。
I am content with my current position.
現在、通常のサービスの早急な復旧に努めています。
We are currently working to restore normal service as soon as possible.
2

Noun, used as a suffix; After a time, date, etc.

as of

Examples
与党は５時現在で５０議席確保している。
The ruling party has secured 50 seats as of 5 o'clock.
3

Common noun; Grammar

present tense

4

Common noun; Buddhism

this world; this life

5

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

to actually exist; to exist right now; to exist right in front of one

Kanji in this Word

現
11 strokes
Frequency: 85
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

present
existing
actual

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらわ.れる
あらわ.す
うつつ
うつ.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
きら
在
6 strokes
Frequency: 211
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

exist
outskirts
suburbs
located in

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あり
見
7 strokes
Frequency: 22
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

see
hopes
chances
idea
opinion
look at
visible

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
み.える
み.せる
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