How to say "Now" in Japanese

When translating "now" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between とりあえず and いまさら. In Japanese, とりあえず (とりあえず (toriaezu)) is typically associated with "for now, for the time being, first of all" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express doing something as a temporary measure or as a first step before something more complete or permanent. Often implies 'let's do this first'.. On the other hand, いまさら (いまさら (imasara)) maps to "Now, at this late stage; it's too late" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents An adverb meaning 'now, at this late hour/stage,' implying that it's too late to do something or that doing it now would be pointless or inappropriate. Often carries a sense of resignation or frustration.. A literal translation of "now" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!