A1 adverb ニュートラル #805 よく出る

currently

/ˈkʌr.ənt.li/

At the present time or now. It is used to describe an action or situation that is happening at this very moment or during the current period.

例文

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1

I am currently eating my lunch.

I am eating my lunch right now.

2

The office is currently closed for the holiday.

The office is closed at the present time for the holiday.

3

I'm currently playing a new video game.

I am playing a new video game now.

語族

名詞
current
副詞
currently
形容詞
current
関連
currency
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'current' in a river; it is the water that is flowing past you right now.

クイックテスト

The doctor is ___ seeing another patient, so please wait a moment.

正解!

正解は: currently

例文

1

I am currently eating my lunch.

everyday

I am eating my lunch right now.

2

The office is currently closed for the holiday.

formal

The office is closed at the present time for the holiday.

3

I'm currently playing a new video game.

informal

I am playing a new video game now.

4

Researchers are currently investigating the effects of the new medicine.

academic

Researchers are studying the effects of the new medicine at this time.

5

We are currently processing your application.

business

We are looking at your application right now.

語族

名詞
current
副詞
currently
形容詞
current
関連
currency

よく使う組み合わせ

currently available available right now
currently working working at this time
currently living living somewhere at the moment
currently unavailable not available right now
currently studying studying at this time

よく使うフレーズ

currently in progress

happening right now

currently out of stock

not available for sale at this time

currently under review

being looked at or checked now

よく混同される語

currently vs actually

'Actually' means 'in fact' or 'really', while 'currently' refers to time (now).

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使い方のコツ

Currently is most often used with the present continuous tense (am/is/are + -ing) to emphasize that something is happening right now.

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よくある間違い

Many learners use 'actually' when they mean 'currently' because of similar-sounding words in their native languages (like 'actualmente' in Spanish).

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'current' in a river; it is the water that is flowing past you right now.

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語源

From the Latin 'currere', which means 'to run', referring to time that is 'running' or passing at the moment.

文法パターン

Often follows the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'He is currently...') Commonly used with the present continuous tense Can be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis

クイックテスト

The doctor is ___ seeing another patient, so please wait a moment.

正解!

正解は: currently

Timeの関連語

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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