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Base form used as an adverb or conjunction. It indicates continuation, persistence, or adds supplementary information. Often used in formal contexts or to emphasize that something remains unchanged.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing their progress on a group project for school. Ken is asking about the status of the report.
なお
なお
still, yet
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a clock that's 'still' ticking at night. You say, 'Nao, it's not over yet!' — 『なお』 (nao, 'still, yet') sounds like 'now' but means 'still ongoing'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『なお』 (nao) is often used in formal writing or speeches to add supplementary information, similar to 'furthermore' or 'in addition'. It can also appear in everyday conversation to emphasize persistence, like 『なお続く』 (nao tsuzuku, 'still continues').
Forms
Base: なおBase form used as an adverb or conjunction. It indicates continuation, persistence, or adds supplementary information. Often used in formal contexts or to emphasize that something remains unchanged.