already in Japanese
already in Japanese is もう, 既に, とっくに — already means by this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
already in Japanese
もう
Pronounced: mō
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
既に
Pronounced: sudeni
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
とっくに
Pronounced: tokkuni
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
もはや
Pronounced: mohaya
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
こんなに早く
So soon.
もう
Pronounced: mō
So soon.
What does "already" mean?
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adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
"She had already left by the time I arrived."
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adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.
"Enough already — let it go!"
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already in a sentence
- She had already left by the time I arrived.
- Have you finished the report already?
- Enough already — let it go!
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What is "already" in Japanese?
"already" in Japanese is もう, 既に, とっくに. already means: By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
How do you pronounce もう?
"already" in Japanese is もう, pronounced "mō".
How do you use "already" in a sentence?
Example: "She had already left by the time I arrived." In Japanese, "already" is もう, 既に, とっくに.
Are there other ways to say "already" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "already": もう, 既に, とっくに, もはや, こんなに早く.
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