Meaning

Primary

Still

Alternative

Not Yet

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

You've been getting madder (まだ) and madder, and you’re still mad. You’re not yet as mad as you could be, though.

You can use まだ to talk about a situation that started in the past and continues into the present. Wait! Where are you going? I'm still explaining this! I'm not done yet!

Pronunciation

まだ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • まだある

    something is still there

    まだ分からない

    don't know yet

    まだできる

    still can

Context Sentences

それはまだ分からないよ。

I don't know that yet.

え、まだトイレにいるの?

What, are you still in the bathroom?

ケンなら、まだシャワーしてるよ。

If you're looking for Ken, he's still taking a shower.