Vocab Info

N5 Adverb, Interjection

もうnow, soon, shortly, before long, presently, already, yet, by now, not anymore, further, more, again, another, the other, exclamation of frustration

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      already, yet, by now, now, (not) any more, (not) any longer

    2. Adverb

      2.

      soon, shortly, before long, presently

    3. Adverb

      3.

      further, more, again, another, the other

    4. Interjection

      4.

      jeez, geez, gee, boy, come on, damn, seriously

      used to strengthen expression of an emotion (often exasperation)

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    Examples

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      もう仕事(しごと)()わったの?

      Have you already finished work?

      • N5

      あと、もう二人(ふたり)必要(ひつよう)です。

      We need at least two more people.

      • N5

      (あに)(おとうと)に:「もう()わった(こと)をクヨクヨ(なや)むな。」

      Older brother to younger brother: 'Don't dwell on matters that are already finished.'

      • N5

      夏休(なつやす)みが(はじ)まる(まえ)に、もう夏休(なつやす)みの宿題(しゅくだい)()わりました。

      Before the summer vacation started, I had already finished my summer vacation homework.

      • N5

      学生(がくせい)生活(せいかつ)もう()わってしまった。

      My student life is already over.

      • N4
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