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現
現 (readings: げん, あらわ; Japanese kanji) means “present / appear”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 現在 (the present).
What does 現 mean?
| Kanji | 現 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present / appear |
| Readings | げん, あらわ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 現
現 is read げん or あらわ depending on the word.
Example words with 現
| Example | 現在 (the present) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14