Emphasizes that a state or action continues unchanged from the past into the present. Often used in formal or literary contexts, but also in everyday speech for emphasis.
See also: 今もなお
彼は今なおその日のことを覚えている。
He still remembers that day even now.
この伝統は今なお受け継がれている。
This tradition is still being passed down even now.
Common word for 'still' or 'not yet'. 今なお is more emphatic and often used in formal or written language, while まだ is neutral and everyday.
Standard spelling; the most common written form.
Less common kanji spelling; 尚 carries a nuance of 'furthermore' or 'still'.
Rarely used kanji form; 猶 is an older character for 'still'.
Compound of 今 (ima, 'now') and なお (nao, 'still, furthermore'). The combination reinforces the meaning of 'even now'.