Translation guide
Expresses 'up to this point' in time, distance, or degree. Japanese uses different expressions depending on whether the focus is on a continuing state, a completed action, or a limit.
So far I haven't seen it.
To say that something has been the case from the past up to the present moment, and may continue.
To talk about what has been done or experienced up to the present, often with a nuance of 'so far' in a sequence.
Literally 'up to here', used for progress in a task or narrative. Implies a point reached in a process.
To indicate that something is true only up to a point, or that you can only go so far.
Means 'to a certain extent' or 'up to a point'. Used when acknowledging a limit.
To say that something hasn't happened up to now, but might later.
The standard way to say 'not yet' or 'still not'. Often corresponds to 'so far' in negative contexts.
今まで is the most common for 'up to now' in daily conversation. これまで is slightly more formal and often used in writing or speeches. ここまで literally means 'up to here' and is used for progress in a task or physical distance.
Do not translate 'so far' word-for-word as そう遠く (that would mean 'so distant'). Use the time expressions above.
I've never been abroad so far.
So far there have been no major problems.
So far, do you have any questions?
So far, things are going smoothly.
Emphasizes 'as of now' with an implication that the situation might change. Often used with negative or tentative statements.
So far there are no problems.
So far, I haven't heard from him.
I agree with him so far (up to a point).
Can also mean 'this far' in a physical or metaphorical sense of limit.
Having come so far, we can't turn back now.
彼はまだ来ていません。
He hasn't arrived so far.