現

JLPT N3

Appear, present

Readings

On’yomi: ゲン (gen)

Kun’yomi: あらわ(れる), あらわ(す) (arawa(reru), arawa(su))

• あらわ(れる) – to appear, to become visible • あらわ(す) – to show, to reveal, to express

Structure

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Vocabulary

現在

げんざい

present

現実

げんじつ

reality

表現

ひょうげん

expression

出現

しゅつげん

appearance

現場

げんば

site

Example Sentences

現在勉強中です。

げんざいべんきょうちゅうです。

I am currently studying.

現実を見ます。

げんじつをみます。

I face reality.

意見を表現します。

いけんをひょうげんします。

I express my opinion.

幽霊が出現します。

ゆうれいがしゅつげんします。

A ghost appears.

現場に行きます。

げんばにいきます。

I go to the site.

Cultural Note

🌟 現 emphasizes appearance, reality, and presence in Japanese culture.
• Frequently used in daily life to indicate current status or reality (現在, 現金, 現実).
• Appears in literature and art to indicate manifestation or expression (現す, 現れる).
• Culturally, it conveys actuality, visibility, and tangible presence, reflecting the importance of observation and recognition.