What does 現在 mean?
現在 is a Japanese noun meaning “now (same as 今 (いま)), present, current” in English. It can also be translated as “as of, this world, to actually exist” depending on context. It is written as 現在 in kanji, げんざい in hiragana, and genzai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私は現在の地位に満足している。
I am content with my current position.
与党は５時現在で５０議席確保している。
The ruling party has secured 50 seats as of 5 o'clock.