現
Kanji · N2
現 / present
Kanji for present, existing, or actual.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あらわ.れる、あらわ.す、うつつ、うつ.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
現 carries the meaning present, existing, or actual.
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Common compounds with 現
現すあらわすto represent / to signify / to stand for
現れるあらわれるto appear / to come in sight / to become visible
現在げんざいthe present / present time / now
現象げんしょうphenomenon
現実げんじつreality / actuality / hard fact
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