韓国語辞典
「今」は韓国語で何と言う
“今” in Korean is 지금 (pronounced "jigeum").
지금
jigeum
初級数字と時間
使い方と背景
「今」を表す言葉。現在の瞬間を指し、緊急の状況や即時の行動で一般的に使われます。
例文
지금 가야 해요.
今行かなければなりません。
How to use 지금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “今” is 지금, romanized as jigeum.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 지금.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.