現在 (Genzai) is a Japanese noun meaning “the present, present time, now, as of”.
Meanings
- noun, adverb, adjectival nounthe present; present time; now
- noun suffixas ofafter a time, date, etc.
- nounpresent tense
- nounthis world; this life
- suru verb, intransitive verbto actually exist; to exist right now; to exist right in front of one
Examples
現在の時刻は？
What time is it now?
彼は現在病院にいる。
He is in the hospital at present.
本は現在誰の手にも入る。
Books are now within the reach of everybody.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).