Translation of Japanese word "まだ" to English
まだ
まだ
[mada]
IPA: /mada/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot moving; calm.
How to use
まだ (mada) — 'still / not yet'. With affirmative: まだあります — There is still some. With negative: まだ来ていません — She hasn't come yet.
🇬🇧 English
still / not yet
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: まだ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まだ
Romaji Transcription: mada
Example Sentences
まだ朝食を食べていない。
まだあさごはんをたべていない。
I haven't eaten breakfast yet.
まだ来ていない。
まだきていない。
He hasn't come yet.
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Common phrases
- まだ〜ていません— have not ~ yet
- まだ〜ています— still ~ing
Frequency rank: #23 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "まだ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "まだ" means "still / not yet" in English.
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The word "まだ" is read as "まだ" (mada). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express that something has not happened yet or is still in a certain state.".
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