GrammarJLPT N3
just did
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. just did
This grammar pattern is used to express that something has just happened or was just done. It attaches to the past tense (た-form) of a verb to indicate that the action was completed very recently, often implying the result is still fresh.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I just arrived," she answered.

Sentence 2

"I just ate, and I'm already hungry again," he said.

Sentence 3

He said, "I just got here — I don't know anything yet."

Sentence 4

"I just started, so I still don't really know," she answered.

Sentence 5

"It just broke, and I just bought it!" she said furiously.