Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
今 / now
Kanji for now or this.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いま | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
今 carries the meaning now or this.
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How to write 今
Trace 今 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 今
今いまnow
今月こんげつthis month
今度こんどthe next time
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今 in context
今何時ですか。
いまなんじですか
What time is it now?
今月国へ帰ります。
こんげつくにへかえります
I return to my country this month.
今度の日曜日新宿へ行きます。
こんどのにちようびしんじゅくへいきます
I'll go to Shinjuku next Sunday.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 今 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
今 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/今
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