今に

いまに

before long, soon

JLPT N3

Character Breakdown

Usage of 今に

"今に" is a temporal adverb meaning "before long" or "soon." It is often used to indicate that something will happen in the near future, sometimes with a sense of inevitability or expectation. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 今に〜する: to do something soon or eventually
  • 今に分かる: will understand soon
  • 今に雨が降る: it will rain soon

Notes

"今に" often implies that the event is expected or inevitable, sometimes carrying a slight warning or anticipation tone. It is different from simply saying "马上" or "很快" because it can suggest a process leading to the event. Avoid confusing it with "今" alone, which just means "now."

Example Sentences

He will be back before long.

It looks like it will rain soon.

I will understand soon, don’t worry.