今“now; the present” Kanjiima / kon
How to write 今
Stroke order diagram for the kanji 今
Meaning and readings
Meaning
now; the present
Onyomi (音読み)
- こん kon
- きん kin
Chinese reading
Kunyomi (訓読み)
- いま ima
Japanese reading
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ボストンは今何時ですか？
What time is it in Boston?
今 (いま)
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