もう
📘 Level:
JLPT N5
Meaning
① もう + Verb (past / ている)
もう + Verb (past / ている)
② もう + Verb (negative)
もう + Verb (negative)
③ もう + Counter / Quantity
もう + Counter / Quantity
④ もうすぐ + Verb
もうすぐ + Verb
How to Use
① Meaning
“already”
Used when something has been completed.
② Meaning
“not anymore / no longer”
Used when an action will not happen again.
③ Meaning
“one more / another”
Used when asking for an additional item or amount.
④ Meaning
“soon”
Used when something will happen in the near future.
⭐ Summary Table
| Pattern | Meaning (English) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| もう + past | already | もう終わりました |
| もう + negative | not anymore / no longer | もう食べません |
| もう + number | one more / another | もう一杯 |
| もうすぐ | soon | もうすぐ出ます |