Meaning of もう in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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もうJLPT 5
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Romajimō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi), interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- already; anymore
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- soon; shortly
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- more; further; other; again
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi), adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- interjection used to strengthen expression of an emotion (often exasperation)
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Example Sentences
もう used in context
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この公園の西側に近いところは、道路の騒音も大きいが、奥にはいるともう聞こえない。
Near the west side of the park there's a lot of noise from the road, but when you go into the park you can't hear it any more.
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That is enough. I have had it with fruitless conversation.
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Tajima ... can't you talk a little bit more genteelly?
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も～う、モタモタしないの。遅刻になっちゃうでしょ。ほら、紐、結んであげる。
Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.
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Jeez, what're you up to?
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「委員長、後は何を運ぶんだっけ？」「得点板と大玉もう一個、綱引きの綱」
Mr Chairman, what needs moving next, again? "Scoreboard, giant ball and the tug-of-war rope."
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