今(いま)に

いまに
adverb
before long, soon, eventually
descriptive
See also: 今(いま)にも (any moment now)
1. before long, soon
In the near future, after a while.
今(いま)に分(わ)かるよ。
You'll understand soon.
今(いま)に雨(あめ)が降(ふ)りそうだ。
It looks like it will rain soon.
2. eventually, one of these days
At some point in the future, with a sense of certainty.
今(いま)に見(み)ていろ。
Just you wait and see.
Threatening/challenging tone
今(いま)に後悔(こうかい)するよ。
You'll regret it eventually.
今(いま)に始(はじ)まったことではない。
This isn't something that just started.
Fixed expression meaning the situation has been going on for a while
努力(どりょく)すれば、今(いま)にきっと成功(せいこう)する。
If you keep trying, you'll surely succeed eventually.

今(いま)に indicates something will happen soon or eventually. It carries a sense of certainty — the speaker is confident the event will occur.

Common patterns

Usage

Often implies a warning or confident prediction. Can have a threatening undertone ("You'll regret it!") or an encouraging one ("You'll succeed eventually!"). The tone depends on context.

Similar words

Related Words

Synonym: もうすぐ (soon (neutral))
Synonym: そのうち (before long (casual))
Compare: いずれ (eventually, someday)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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