Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Adverb (fukushi)
still; as yet; only
Adverb (fukushi); With verb in the negative
(not) yet
まだ only; Adverb (fukushi)
more; (more) still
まだ only; Adverb (fukushi)
at least; comparatively; relatively
まだ only; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
unfinished; incomplete; not yet done
(distant) future
Buddhism
future existence; world beyond the grave; the world to come
Grammar
future (tense)
Adverb (fukushi); More emphatic than まだ
still; much more; (not) yet
Expressions; As 〜だ, 〜です, etc.
still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
Indic. surprise or annoyance
still; even now; to this day
not yet known; unknown; strange
unripe; green; immature
immature; inexperienced; unskilled; green
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
rather; better
Prefix
not yet; un-
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
A sapling is just one tiny tree that is not yet a mighty oak.
The carpenter looked at the huge block of wood and made just one cut. “It’s not yet a chair,” he sighed.
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