(げん)

げん
prefix
present; current; incumbent
formaltime-general
1. present; current
Prefix indicating the current time or state.
It has not been decided at this point.
(げん) + 時点(じてん) = current point in time
To maintain the current state.
(げん) + (じょう) = current situation
At this stage, I can't say anything.
2. incumbent; serving
Prefix indicating someone currently holding a position.
The current president will step down next year.
(げん) + 大統領(だいとうりょう) = current president
The current prime minister is pushing forward with reforms.
I retired from active service.

(げん)〜 is a prefix meaning 'present' or 'current,' often used in formal contexts.

Compounds

With positions

Antonym prefix

(ぜん)〜 (former; ex-) or (もと)〜 (former)