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今
今 (readings: こん, きん, いま; Japanese kanji) means “now / present”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 今日 (today).
What does 今 mean?
| Kanji | 今 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | now / present |
| Readings | こん, きん, いま |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 今
今 is read こん or きん or いま depending on the word.
Example words with 今
| Example | 今日 (today) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14