How to use 現に (げんに)

Meaning of 現に

The Japanese verb "現に" (げんに, genni) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Actually / In fact: Used to emphasize that something is indeed happening or true at the moment.
    • Example: 彼は現に働いている。
    • Translation: He is actually working.
  2. In the present / Currently: Highlights that the state or action is happening right now.
    • Example: 現に問題が起きている。
    • Translation: A problem is currently occurring.

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Dialogue

合成獣なんてウソでしょ
Chimeras are just a lie, right?

だって合成獣が 言葉を話すはずがない
Because chimeras can't possibly speak.

あり得ない なんてことはあり得ない
"That's impossible" is impossible.

👉👉現にお前の中にいる このねえちゃんは―
The fact is, this girl inside you—

蛇と合成された合成獣だ
is a chimera fused with a snake.

オレの後ろにいる…
The one standing behind me...

ロア お前なんだっけ? 牛?
Roa, was it you? A cow?

Dialogue

ましてや人柱として 選ばれた君たちは
Especially you, chosen as a human sacrifice,

その人間の中でも より強じんな心を持って います
possess an even stronger spirit among humans.

この国を捨てて 逃げられるはずがない
There's no way you could abandon this country and flee.

👉👉現に君は ここへ戦いに戻ってきた
In fact, you've come back here to fight.