N5
今 meaning and readings
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Kanji
今
N5
- Meaning
- now, currently
- Onyomi
- コン、キン
- Kunyomi
- いま
- Formula
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Story
今 is a pictograph derived from speaking mouth shape and denotes now, currently.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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