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What does もう (mou) mean?

もう means already; more.

Quick facts
Readingもう
Romajimou
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
もう
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmou

already; more

GenkiGenki 9
  1. 1adverb already; yet; by now
  2. 2adverb soon; shortly; before long
  3. 3adverb further; more; again
  4. 4interjection jeez; geez; gee

Example sentences

  • The homework is already finished.

  • Have you already eaten lunch?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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