もはや
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Indicates that a situation has reached a point where something is true or inevitable, often with a nuance of 'at this stage' or 'by now'.
It's already too late.
His ability is now beyond doubt.
2
no longer; not anymore
usually written using kana alone
Used with a negative verb to express that a previous state or action has ceased to be the case.
He is no longer here.
That shop is not in business anymore.
Usage patterns
- 最早〈事〉も時間の問題だit is now only a matter of time before ~
It's now only a matter of time before he retires.
- 最早手遅れだit's already too late to do anything
By the time I noticed, it was already too late.
- 最早〈事〉ではないto no longer be the case that ~
This is no longer something that can be brushed off as a joke.