noun
present continuous tense; present progressive form
Grammatical term for the verb form that expresses an ongoing action or state, equivalent to the English present continuous/progressive.
英語の「I am reading a book.」は現在進行形の文です。
In English, 'I am reading a book.' is a sentence in the present continuous tense.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ongoing; currently in progress; active
Figurative extension of the grammatical term, used to describe a situation, project, or relationship that is still happening or not yet resolved. Often used with の to modify a noun.
その問題はまだ現在進行形で、解決には時間がかかりそうだ。
That problem is still ongoing, and it looks like it will take time to resolve.
彼らの恋愛は現在進行形だ。
Their romance is currently in progress.