This is the 118th most frequent Indonesian word.
kini
"Now" or "currently."
Here, 'kini' indicates the present time, emphasizing a change from a past situation.
Kini, saya tinggal di kota besar.
Now, I live in a big city.
In this sentence, 'kini' refers to the current era or period contrasted with the past.
Kehidupan kini berbeda dengan masa lalu.
Life nowadays is different from the past.
In this context, 'kini' emphasizes the recent transition to a new state after a pause.