JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
今 — now
- Reading
- コン・キン・いま
- Meaning
- now
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
今 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is コン・キン・いま and it means now. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
今 appears in everyday japanese words such as 今 (now), 今更 (now) and 今に (before long).
Japanese words containing 今
Frequently asked questions
What does 今 mean in Japanese?
今 means now in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 今 read?
今 is read コン・キン・いま. Reading it inside real words — 今 and 今更 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 今 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 今 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 今 in a word?
A common word containing 今 is 今 (いま) — "now". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 今 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 今 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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