Emphasizes that a state or action continues unchanged from the past up to the present moment. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
See also: 今なお
彼の言葉は今もなお私の心に残っている。
His words still remain in my heart even now.
その伝統は今もなおこの村で守られている。
That tradition is still preserved in this village even now.
Standard spelling using kana for なお.
Kanji form for なお; somewhat literary but still seen.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Phrase composed of 今 (now) + も (also) + なお (still).