Indicates that a state or action continues beyond an expected point, often with a nuance of 'even now' or 'still more'. Used in both positive and negative contexts.
雨はなおも降り続けた。
The rain continued to fall still.
彼はなおも努力を続けた。
He continued his efforts further.
なおも問題が残っている。
Problems still remain.
Rare kanji form; not recommended for everyday use.
Rare kanji form; not recommended for everyday use.
Derived from the adverb なお (still, furthermore) with the emphatic particle も, reinforcing the sense of continuation.