Kanji 尚 esteem, furthermore, still Related 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.
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'.
Etymology Compound of 今 (ima, 'now') and なお (nao, 'still, furthermore'). The combination reinforces the meaning of 'even now'.
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