1.
present; current
Prefix indicating the current time or state.
現時点では決定していません。
It has not been decided at this point.
現 + 時点 = current point in time
現状を維持する。
To maintain the current state.
現 + 状 = current situation
現段階では何も言えない。
At this stage, I can't say anything.
2.
incumbent; serving
Prefix indicating someone currently holding a position.
現大統領は来年退任する。
The current president will step down next year.
現 + 大統領 = current president
現首相は改革を進めている。
The current prime minister is pushing forward with reforms.
現役を引退した。
I retired from active service.
現〜 is a prefix meaning 'present' or 'current,' often used in formal contexts.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 現在 (present; now)
- 現状 (current state)
- 現時点 (at present)
- 現代 (modern era)
- 現場 (scene; site)
- 現金 (cash)
- 現実 (reality)
WITH POSITIONS:
- 現首相 (current prime minister)
- 現社長 (current company president)
- 現役 (active service; currently active)
ANTONYM PREFIX:
前〜 (former; ex-) or 元〜 (former)
Related Words
Antonym:
前〜 (former; previous)