| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 今 | いま |
Pronunciation: ima
How to Say It Outloud: ima
Usage: Commonly used to indicate the current moment or present time.
Example Sentence Japanese:
今は大変忙しいです。
今は大変忙しいです。Example Sentence English:I am very busy now.
I am very busy now.| Hiragana |
|---|
| ただいま |
Pronunciation: tadaima
How to Say It Outloud: tadaima
Usage: Used often when returning home to announce arrival or to indicate 'just now'.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼はただいま帰宅しました。
彼はただいま帰宅しました。Example Sentence English:He just came home.
He just came home.| Hiragana |
|---|
| たった今 |
Pronunciation: tatta ima
How to Say It Outloud: tatta ima
Usage: Emphasizes immediacy, like 'just now' or 'right now.'
Example Sentence Japanese:たった今、彼から電話を受けました。
たった今、彼から電話を受けました。Example Sentence English:I just received a call from him.
I just received a call from him.See also
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