🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

現在

Pronunciation / Transliteration: genzai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Currently/ˈkɜːr.ənt.li/
adverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #350 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は現在新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。"

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    At the present time; at this moment.

    "She is currently working on a new project in London."
  2. 2

    Generally or widely accepted or practiced right now.

    "This model is currently the best-selling car in the market."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin currentem, present participle of currere meaning 'to run', entering English via Old French in the late 14th century. The adverbial suffix -ly was added to form the modern temporal meaning of flowing in time or existing at the present moment.

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