Translation guide
A guide to expressing the English word 'yet' in Japanese, covering its use as an adverb meaning 'up until now' or 'still', and as a conjunction meaning 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
To say that something has not happened up to the present moment, but is expected to happen.
The most common and natural way to say 'not yet' in Japanese. Used with a negative verb form.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
He hasn't come yet.
Emphasizes that something still hasn't happened even after a long time. Often carries a nuance of surprise or frustration.
I still haven't received a reply yet.
To indicate that a situation is ongoing and has not finished.
Used with affirmative verbs to mean 'still'. Context distinguishes it from the negative 'not yet'.
To express that something remains the case up to the present, often implying it might change soon.
Literally 'even now', used to emphasize that a past state or habit continues.
To ask whether something has happened up to the present moment.
In questions, 'もう' means 'yet' or 'already'. The answer 'まだ' means 'not yet'.
To introduce a contrasting statement, similar to 'but' or 'however'.
Casual conjunction meaning 'but' or 'yet'. Commonly used at the beginning of a sentence.
To emphasize a greater degree, as in 'yet more' or 'yet another'.
Means 'furthermore', 'even more', or 'yet more'. Used to add information or intensify.
To say that something has not happened up to now, often in formal contexts.
Means 'as of now, not yet' or 'so far, not'. Common in business or news.
まだ means 'still' or 'not yet' depending on the verb form. もう means 'already' in positive sentences and 'yet' in questions. Answering もう with まだ means 'not yet'.
Have you gone home yet? No, not yet.
でも is casual and common in speech. しかし is formal and used in writing or formal speech. なのに adds a nuance of surprise or complaint, like 'and yet' or 'despite that'.
まだ雨が降っています。
It's still raining.
He is still sleeping.
I still remember him even now.
Formal/literary expression meaning 'still' or 'as yet', often used in news or writing.
The problem remains unresolved as yet.
もう昼ごはんを食べましたか？
Have you eaten lunch yet?
No, not yet.
彼は若い。でも、とても賢い。
He is young, yet he is very smart.
Formal conjunction meaning 'however' or 'yet'. Suitable for writing and formal speech.
I made an effort, yet I failed.
Expresses 'and yet' or 'despite that', often with a nuance of surprise or complaint.
He is rich, yet he doesn't seem happy.
Similar to 'なのに' but more emphatic, meaning 'and yet' or 'in spite of that'.
He promised, yet he didn't come.
Yet another problem occurred.
Even more people gathered.
Means 'more' or 'yet more' in a general sense. Less formal than さらに.
I must make yet more effort.
As yet, no problems have been reported.
Formal/literary version of いまだに, meaning 'still not' or 'as yet not'.
The cause is as yet unknown.