現 — Present Time
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Common Japanese Words with 現 (Present Time)
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When something comes into the present time (現), it's an embodiment of that thing.
The substitute (era) (代) of the present time (現) is nowadays.
When you step into the present time (現), you appear.
Frequently Asked Questions About 現 (Present Time)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 現 (Present Time)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 現 ("Present Time", read as げん) is: Present time Genghis (げん) Khan subsists on apples, rabbits and water (あらわ), which well... gets many strange looks. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 現 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 現 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 現 means "Present Time". Its primary reading is げん (On'yomi: げん; Kun'yomi: あらわ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 現?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 現 include: 現れ (あらわれ - embodiment, materialization), 現代 (げんだい - nowadays, modern times, present-day), 現れる (あらわれる - (1) to appear, to come in sight, to become visible, (2) to express oneself).
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