Translation and Meaning of: 今に - imani
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 今に (imani) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: imani
Kana: いまに
Type: adverb
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Translation / Meaning: shortly; even now
Meaning in English: before long;even now
Definition: Currently at this moment.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (今に) imani
The Japanese word "今に" is composed of two kanji: "今" which means "now" or "currently" and "に" which is a particle that indicates time or place. Together, "今に" can be translated as "soon" or "sometime in the future". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese language began to develop and differentiate itself from Chinese. During this period, the word "ima" (今) was already used to refer to the present tense. The particle "ni" (に) also already existed and was used to indicate time or place. The combination of these two elements to form "ima ni" (今に) is probably a natural evolution of the Japanese language over time. Nowadays, "ima ni" is a common expression in Japanese and can be used in different contexts, such as to indicate that something is going to happen soon or that something hasn't happened yet but might happen in the future.How to Write in Japanese - (今に) imani
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Synonyms and Similar - (今に) imani
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
今にして; 今にも
Words containing: 今に
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: いまにも
Romaji: imanimo
Translation / Meaning:
any time; shortly
Words with the same pronunciation: いまに imani
Example Sentences - (今に) imani
Below are some example sentences:
今にも雨が降り出しそうだ。
Ima ni mo ame ga furidashi sou da
It looks like rain is going to start falling any minute now.
It's about to rain now.
- 今にも - right now, imminent
- 雨 - rain
- が - subject particle
- 降り出しそう - it looks like it's going to start raining
- だ - verb ser/estar in the present
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Other words of the same type: adverb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "shortly; even now" é "(今に) imani". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
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