既に
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Adverb used to indicate that an action or state has already occurred. Often interchangeable with 『もう』 (mou, 'already') but more formal. Example: 『彼は既に帰った』 (kare wa sudeni kaetta, 'He already went home').
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User and their neighbor Yoshiko are chatting in the park about weekend plans and recent activities.
既に
すでに
already
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Memory Hook
Imagine you're waiting for a friend who's already arrived. You say, 'Already here!' — think of 'sude' in 『既に』 (すでに sudeni, 'already') sounding like 'sudden' arrival, meaning it's already happened.
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『既に』 (すでに sudeni, 'already') is often used in formal or written contexts to indicate completion, similar to 『もう』 (mou, 'already') in casual speech. You might hear it in news reports or official announcements.
Forms
Base: 既にAdverb used to indicate that an action or state has already occurred. Often interchangeable with 『もう』 (mou, 'already') but more formal. Example: 『彼は既に帰った』 (kare wa sudeni kaetta, 'He already went home').