とっくに — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.

Senses

とっくに is used for these senses in English:

• already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• long ago At a time in the past, especially the distant past.

already — full definition

1. adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
2. adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.

Related Japanese words