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すでに
sudeni
Description
「すでに」は、何かがもう終わっていることや、もう起きたことを表す言葉です。
"すでに" is a word that indicates something has already finished or already happened.
少しかたい言い方で、「もう」とほとんど同じ意味です。
A slightly formal expression, "すでに" has almost the same meaning as "もう".
Meanings
すでにsudeni
already; by now; previously
電車はすでに出発しました。
The train has already departed.
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Notes
- Nuance
すでに is slightly more formal/written than the everyday もう, but both mean 'already'.
- Etymology
often written 既に; commonly kept in kana in casual writing.
In videos
“そんなことをしなくてもいいよとか、他にもみんながもうすでにわかっていることだから、”
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