Japanese

でも

いまでも
Meaning: even now; still
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

今
で
も

Example sentences

Ten years have passed since graduation, but even now he is my best friend.
あの失敗は、今でも尾を引いている。
That failure is still having repercussions even now.
彼は高齢だが、今でも勇健な肉体を保っている。
Although he is of advanced age, he still maintains a robust physique.
このヒットソングは今でも駅前の店で流れている。
This hit song is still playing in the shop in front of the station.

Usage Notes

Emphasizes that a state or action continues from the past into the present.

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