現在

げんざい
genzai

the present, current

Alsoas of (a date or time)

What does 現在 mean?

現在 is a Japanese noun meaning “the present” or “current” in English. It can also be translated as “as of (a date or time)” depending on context. It is written as 現在 in kanji, げんざい in hiragana, and genzai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

現在の住所を書いてください。

Please write your current address.

十時現在、事故の原因は分かっていない。

As of ten o'clock, the cause of the accident is unknown.

Words sharing kanji with 現在

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