Translation and Meaning of: 現在 - genzai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 現在 (genzai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: genzai
Kana: げんざい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: gift; until now; nowadays; modern times; current
Meaning in English: present;up to now;nowadays;modern times;current
Definition: at the moment.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (現在) genzai
現在 (genzai) is a Japanese word meaning "currently" or "at the present moment". The word is composed of the kanji 現 (gen), which means "present" or "current", and 在 (zai), which means "to be present" or "to be in". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the term was used to refer to the present moment as opposed to the past or future. Since then, the word has been widely used in Japanese to indicate the present or current tense.How to Write in Japanese - (現在) genzai
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Synonyms and Similar - (現在) genzai
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; 今のところ; 今現在; 今時点; 現; 現時点; 現段階; 現在時刻; 現行; 現在地; 現在形; 現在進行形; 現在形式; 現在形態; 現在形容詞; 現在形容動詞; 現在分詞; 現在時制; 現在時制動詞; 現在時制形容詞; 現在時制形容動詞; 現在時制分詞; 現在時制名詞; 現在時制副詞; 現在時制接続詞; 現
Words containing: 現在
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Words with the same pronunciation: げんざい genzai
Example Sentences - (現在) genzai
Below are some example sentences:
私は現在在学中です。
Watashi wa genzai zaigaku chuu desu
I am currently studying.
I'm currently at school.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 現在 (genzai) - adverb meaning "currently"
- 在学中 (zaigaku-chuu) - noun meaning "to be in a period of study"
- です (desu) - linking verb indicating the existence or state of the subject
現在の状況を把握する必要があります。
Genzai no jōkyō o haaku suru hitsuyō ga arimasu
You need to understand the current situation.
- 現在の状況 - indicates the current situation
- を - particle that indicates the object of the action
- 把握する - The word is "to understand".
- 必要があります - expression indicating the need for something
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "gift; until now; nowadays; modern times; current" é "(現在) genzai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
