A1 adverb ニュートラル #73 よく出る

now

/naʊ/

Used to describe the present moment or the current time period. It is often used to contrast the present with the past or future.

例文

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1

I am eating my dinner now.

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

Can you come over now?

語族

副詞
now
形容詞
now
関連
present
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覚え方のコツ

Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.

クイックテスト

I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.

正解!

正解は: now

例文

1

I am eating my dinner now.

everyday

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

formal

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

informal

Can you come over now?

4

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

academic

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

5

We are now processing your payment request.

business

We are now processing your payment request.

語族

副詞
now
形容詞
now
関連
present

よく使う組み合わせ

right now right now
from now on from now on
by now by now
until now until now
just now just now

よく使うフレーズ

now and then

now and then (occasionally)

now or never

now or never

every now and again

every now and again

よく混同される語

now vs know

Know is a verb meaning to have information, while now is an adverb referring to time.

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使い方のコツ

Now is most frequently placed at the end of a sentence, but can also be placed at the beginning for emphasis or before the main verb.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'now' when they should use 'actually' to correct someone, or they confuse it with 'currently' in formal writing.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.

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語源

Derived from Old English 'nū', which is related to the German word 'nun'.

文法パターン

Often used with the present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing). Can be used as a conjunction to introduce a new thought or instruction.
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文化的な背景

In 'fast-paced' cultures, 'now' implies an immediate response is expected.

クイックテスト

I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.

正解!

正解は: now

関連単語

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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