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