まだ

• Reading: まだ
• Romaji: mada
• Pronunciation: /ma.da/

Meaning

Still; as yet; not yet. Indicates an ongoing or incomplete state.

The counterpart to もう. With affirmatives, it means 'still' (まだ雨が降っている = it's still raining). With negatives, it means 'not yet' (まだ食べていない = haven't eaten yet). Often used in the paired question もう〜ましたか / まだです.

Examples

1. まだ雨が降っていますか。 Is it still raining?
2. 電車はまだ来ていません。 The train hasn't come yet.
3. まだ時間がありますから大丈夫です。 There's still time, so it's fine.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, conversation, waiting

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Written in kanji as 未だ, where 未 means 'not yet' — the same kanji used in 未来 (mirai, future). The hiragana form is standard in modern Japanese.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal