Japanese word

現時点

Pronunciation

Romajigenjiten

Meaning

  • nounat this point

Example

現時点では、変更はありません。gen ji ten de wa hen kō wa a ri ma se n

There are no changes at this point.

Illustration for 現時点 (at this point)

More examples

現時点では、計画を見直す必要はありません。gen ji ten de wa kei kaku o mi nao su hitsu yō wa a ri ma se n

At this point, there is no need to revise the plan.

Core concept

Marks the point in time reached by an ongoing situation, viewed from the present.

Common phrases

  • 現時点でgen ji ten de

    at this point

  • 現時点ではgen ji ten de wa

    at this point

Similar words

現在genzai: The time or state that exists now.
現状genjō: The state that exists now, considered when examining possible changes.
今ima: The present time or situation in ordinary speech.
現下genka: The present situation or conditions in formal usage.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄について、今現在の段階。a ru koto gara ni tsu i te ima gen zai no dan kai

Word origin

The noun 現時点 (genjiten) combines 現 (gen, "present"), 時 (ji, "time"), and 点 (ten, "point") to mean the present point in time.

Usage tips

  • In English, at this point can also introduce a conclusion in an argument, while 現時点 (genjiten) normally focuses on the current time or state.

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