Compare: 今 vs 今

いま

now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately

こん

the current ...; this

いま
N5CommonNoun

now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately

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妹の咲子です。(おれ)と年子で、(いま)受験生です。

This is my little sister Sakiko. She was born the same year as me and is now studying for her exams.

ごめんね(いま)は気が立っているからやめようね。

Sorry, he's over excited now, so let's leave it.

こん
N3Prefix

the current ...; this

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(かれ)(こん)学期ほとんど勉強していない。

He has hardly studied this term.

彼女は(こん)学期がんばって勉強している。

She is working hard this semester.