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今いま (ima)

now

  • JLPT N5
  • adverb
  • Pitch 1
  • #78 most frequent

Meaning

今 (いま, ima) is a JLPT N5 adverb meaning “now”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

彼かれは今いま、勉強べんきょうしています。

He's studying now.

今日きょうは疲つかれました。

I'm tired today.

父ちちは今いま、留守るすです。

My father isn't at home now.

今日きょうはごみの日ひだ。

Today is the garbage day.

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