まだまだ
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Emphatic version of まだ, used to stress that a state continues, that there is more to come, or that something is not yet the case. Often appears in encouraging or modest contexts.
See also: まだ
There's still plenty of time, so you don't need to rush.
I'm still very much in the middle of studying Japanese.
2
still a long way to go; not there yet
usually written using kana alone
Used as a predicate (often with だ/です) to say that a goal or desired state is still far off. Common in self-deprecating or modest remarks.
I'm still a long way from a professional level.
Economic recovery is still a long way off.
Usage patterns
- まだまだ〈形容詞〉still very ~ (emphasizing a continuing state)
This winter is still very cold.
- 〈人〉はまだまだだsomeone still has a long way to go (before reaching a goal)
My Japanese still has a long way to go.
- まだまだ〈動詞〉there is still much more ~ to do/happen
This job still has a long way to go.
- まだまだこれからthe best/most of it is still ahead
Our team's best days are still ahead of us.