noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
the present day; the present age; nowadays
A somewhat formal or written-style word for the current era or present time. Often used in contrast to the past or future.
現今の技術では、まだ実現が難しい。
With present-day technology, it is still difficult to achieve.
現今の社会情勢を踏まえて、政策を考える必要がある。
We need to consider policies based on the current social situation.
Compound of 現 (gen, 'present') and 今 (kon, 'now'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common Sino-Japanese pattern for forming abstract time nouns.