その店はもう開いている
That shop is already open.
Japanese
もう
もう
Meaning: already; now; soon; anymore
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Example sentences
Since work is already finished, I'll go home.
彼はもう着いたはずだ
He should have arrived already.
母校を離れてから、もう十年が経った。
It's been ten years since I left my alma mater.
明日の旅行の用意はもう終わりましたか。
Have you finished the preparations for tomorrow's trip yet?
もう知っとるよ
I already know that.
忘れ物に気づいたときには、もう電車は出発していた。
By the time I noticed I had forgotten something, the train had already departed.
それ以上はもう聞きたくない。
I don't want to hear any more than that.
そのことはもう忘れました。
I have already forgotten about that matter.
彼はもう立派な大人だ。
He is already a fine adult.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something has already happened or reached a certain state. Can also express 'anymore' in negative sentences or 'soon' for imminent events.
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