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今なお (いまなお) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
adverb
still ; even now
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
Written forms 今いま なお
Standard spelling; the most common written form.
今いま 尚なお
Less common kanji spelling; 尚 carries a nuance of 'furthermore' or 'still'.
今いま 猶なお
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 猶 is an older character for 'still'.
esteem, furthermore, still
Similar words 今いま もなお Almost synonymous; 今もなお adds も for extra emphasis, often translated as 'even now' or 'still to this day'. 今なお is slightly more concise.
まだ 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.
Etymology Compound of 今 (ima, 'now') and なお (nao, 'still, furthermore'). The combination reinforces the meaning of 'even now'.
