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02課 時制・〜ている 教科書 p.118
Then / ている
02課

〜ている:進行中の動作

教科書 p.118
接続:Vている
action in progress. Indicates an action that is ongoing at the reference time.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence. Same 課: 時間を表す言葉と動詞形の対応/〜ている:習慣/〜ている:結果が残っている状態/〜ている:形・様子/〜ている:完了/未完了 — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
今、本を読んでいます。
I'm reading a book now.
外で雨が降っています。
It's raining outside.
技術者たちは今、新しいロボットをテストしています。
Engineers are currently testing the new robot.

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