今
KanjiJLPT N5
Now
Mnemonic
Roof sheltering a clock dial at the bottom — capturing this moment, now.
Details
The keyword for 今 is now. This kanji refers to the present moment, the current time, or the immediate period one is experiencing. It conveys the sense of "this very moment" as opposed to the past or future, and is one of the most fundamental time-related characters in Japanese. It can also extend to mean "today" or "nowadays" depending on context.
- On'yomi
- こん、きん
- Kun'yomi
- いま