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now in Japanese

now in Japanese is 今, 現在, いざ — now means at this present moment.

now in Japanese

adv
Pronounced: ima
At the present time.
現在
adv
Pronounced: genzai
At the present time.
いざ
adv
Pronounced: iza
(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.
さて
adv
Pronounced: sate
(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.
じゃ
adv
Pronounced: ja
(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.
では
adv
Pronounced: deha
(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.

What does "now" mean?

  1. adv At this present moment.
    "I need to leave now or I'll miss the train."
  2. conj Used to introduce a reason or a shift in the conversation, similar to "since" or "well".
    "Now that you mention it, I did see him yesterday."

now in a sentence

  • I need to leave now or I'll miss the train.
  • Now is the perfect time to plant tomatoes.
  • Now that you mention it, I did see him yesterday.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "now" in Japanese?

"now" in Japanese is 今, 現在, いざ. now means: At this present moment.

How do you pronounce 今?

"now" in Japanese is 今, pronounced "ima".

How do you use "now" in a sentence?

Example: "I need to leave now or I'll miss the train." In Japanese, "now" is 今, 現在, いざ.

Are there other ways to say "now" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "now": 今, 現在, いざ, さて, じゃ, では.

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