This is the 1447th most frequent Japanese word.
現
"現" means "present," "current," or "existing."
The word '現' in '現実' refers to 'reality' or 'truth' and is used to describe things as they are without distortion.
現実を直視するべきだ。
We should face reality directly.
In the word '現場', '現' denotes 'current' or 'actual', suggesting a physical location where events are happening now.
新しい現場での仕事が楽しみです。
I'm looking forward to working at the new site.
'現' in '現状' implies 'current' or 'present', indicating the state or situation as it currently stands.