now

US /naʊ/
UK /naʊ/
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지금, 현재

at the present time or moment

:
I need to leave now.
지금 가야 해.
What are you doing now?
지금 뭐 해?
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방금, 막

in the immediate past; very recently

:
He was here just now.
그는 방금 여기 있었어.
I saw her a moment ago, just now.
방금 전에 그녀를 봤어.
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자, 이제

used to introduce a new topic or a different aspect of a topic

:
Now, where were we?
, 어디까지 얘기했지?
Now, about your proposal...
, 당신의 제안에 대해...
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지금 당장, 즉시

used to emphasize a statement or command

:
Stop talking now!
지금 당장 말하는 거 멈춰!
You listen to me now!
지금 내 말 들어!
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지금, 현재

used to refer to the present time as distinct from the past or future

:
From now on, things will be different.
지금부터 상황이 달라질 거야.
The time is now.
때는 지금이야.
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이제, 지금은

used to indicate that something is happening or is true as a consequence of something else

:
Since you're here now, you can help me.
이제 네가 여기 있으니, 나를 도와줄 수 있어.
If you finish your homework now, you can watch TV.
지금 숙제를 끝내면 TV를 볼 수 있어.