今
ima
Translations
1.
now
2.
the present time
Notes
The word '今' is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the current time or moment. It is a fundamental word in Japanese and is often taught early in language learning due to its frequent use.
Tags
#time
#basic vocabulary
#N5
Examples
今、何時ですか？
Ima, nanji desu ka?
What time is it now?
彼は今、家にいます。
Kare wa ima, ie ni imasu.
He is at home now.
今は忙しいです。
Ima wa isogashii desu.
I am busy now.