Translation guide
The English phrase "even now" emphasizes that a situation or action continues or remains true up to the present moment, often with a nuance of surprise, persistence, or contrast. In Japanese, this is expressed through various adverbs, phrases, and grammar patterns depending on the nuance.
To say that something that started in the past is still happening or true now, often with a sense of 'even at this moment'.
The most common and neutral way to say 'even now'. It emphasizes that a state or action continues from the past into the present.
He remembers that day even now.
Even now I sometimes dream about her.
A more emphatic and literary version of 'even now', stressing that something continues unchanged. Often used in formal or written contexts.
That tradition is still being passed down even now.
Similar to 今もなお but slightly more concise. Also formal/literary.
The mystery remains unsolved even now.
Literally 'up until now', used to emphasize that something has continued without interruption to the present. Formal.
The influence continues even now.
To express that something is true or happens even in the current situation, often contrary to expectations.
Used with a negative verb to mean 'even now, still not...'. Implies that one would expect the situation to have changed by now.
Even now I don't understand why he left.
Even now I can't believe that story.
Formal phrase meaning 'even with the present (knowledge/technology/etc.)'. Used when something remains impossible or difficult despite advances.
To emphasize that something is happening right at this very moment, often with a sense of urgency or vividness.
Both can translate to 'still', but 今でも emphasizes 'even now' (contrary to expectation or after a long time), while まだ simply means 'still' or 'yet'. 今でも carries a stronger sense of surprise or persistence.
He is still single (even now, surprisingly).
He is still single (neutral statement).
In many cases where English uses 'even now' for emphasis, Japanese may simply use まだ or 今も without the でも. Reserve 今でも for when you really want to stress the 'even' part.
Even now, a cure for the disease has not been found.
Even now he is about to depart.