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[すで()·]
sudeni
adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

sudeni
[すで()·]
sudeni
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sundeni
[すんで()·]
sundeni
[すんで()·]
sundeni
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English Meaning(s) for 既に

adverb
  1. already; too late

Definition and Synonyms for 既に

Already prior to a specified or implied time
Synonyms: もう, かねて, すでに, とうに, もはや, かねがね, とっくに, 今や, 早くも

Meanings for each kanji in 既に

» previously; already; long ago

Stroke Order Diagrams for 既に

Sample Sentences for 既に

The email address you entered is already in use.
In Japan, a beautiful city was built as early as the eighth century.
The severely injured man was dead on arrival at the hospital.
When I got to school, the race had already finished.
We tend to welcome only proofs of what we already know.

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