VocabJLPT N5
already
Adverb

Also written as 既に

Definitions

  1. 1. already
  2. 2. previously
  3. 3. undeniably
This adverb means "already" or "by now." It indicates that something has already happened or been completed before the current moment, similar to the English word "already."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I've already reached out," he said.

Sentence 2

I've already let the company know.

Sentence 3

Wait, it's already over? It barely even started!

Sentence 4

She's already waiting for you at home.

Sentence 5

"I already knew," she said.