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VocabJLPT N1

still

ExpressionAdverb

Definitions

1. still
2. as yet

This adverbial phrase means "still" or "as before," indicating that a situation or condition has not changed despite the passage of time or expectations. It is more formal than just saying まだ and often appears in written language or news reporting.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She confided, "I'm still just as lost as ever."

Sentence 2

Even with the new rules in place, the confusion on the ground is still ongoing.

Sentence 3

Please note that system load is still running high.

Sentence 4

That problem still runs pretty deep, doesn't it?

Sentence 5

He laughed and said, "The ideal is still so far away."