JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
現 — present
- Reading
- ゲン・あらわ.れる・あらわ.す・うつつ・うつ.つ
- Meaning
- present; existing; actual
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
現 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ゲン・あらわ.れる・あらわ.す・うつつ・うつ.つ and it means present; existing; actual. 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.
現 appears in everyday japanese words such as 再現 (reappearance), 現像 (developing) and 現地 (actual place).
Japanese words containing 現
Frequently asked questions
What does 現 mean in Japanese?
現 means present; existing; actual in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 現 read?
現 is read ゲン・あらわ.れる・あらわ.す・うつつ・うつ.つ. Reading it inside real words — 再現 and 現像 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 現 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 現 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 現 in a word?
A common word containing 現 is 再現 (さいげん) — "reappearance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 現 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 現 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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