今
今·now
- On-yomi
- コン
- Kun-yomi
- いま
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 今 | いま | now |
| 今日 | きょう | today |
| 今週 | こんしゅう | this week |
| 今年 | ことし | this year |
| 今月 | こんげつ | this month |
Example sentences
今 うちに います。
いまうちにいます。
I am at home now.
今日は いい 天気ですね。
きょうはいいてんきですね。
The weather is nice today, isn't it?
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 今日 as *こんにち in everyday speech instead of きょう
Memory aid
Picture it
A roof with a clock hand under it: the present moment, right here.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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