Definition: 意味
now; the present time; soon
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 今 【いま】(ima)
Meaning:
- now
- the present time
- just now
- soon
- immediately
Type: Noun, Adverbial Noun
Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
今 - Example Sentences 例文
Each example sentence includes a Japanese furigana reading, the romaji reading, and the English translation.
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Example #1
今それをやっている。
いまそれをやっている。
ima sore wo yatteiru.
I'm doing that now.
Example #2
今、私は何をするべきでしょうか？
いま、わたしはなにをするべきでしょうか？
ima, watashi wa nani wo suru beki deshou ka?
What should I do now?
Example #3
私は今はちょっと忙しいです。
わたしはいまはちょっといそがしいです。
watashi wa ima wa chotto isogashii desu.
I'm a little busy right now.
Example #4
今何をしているの？
いまなにをしているの？
ima nani wo shiteiru no?
What are you doing now?
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