How to Say ‘Right now’ in Japanese
今って
ima tte
[ima tteh]
💬 Usage Tip: って after a word is a casual way to bring up a topic, like a softer は: トイレって "About the restroom..."
Phrase Breakdown
今
ima
[ima]
now
A time word meaning now or just now.
今クラブハウスに入りました。
I just entered the clubhouse.
って
tte
[tteh]
as for (casual topic)
Casual topic marker, like は.
明日って休みですか。
Is tomorrow a day off?
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