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mou
adverb, interjection

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moo
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English Meaning(s) for もう

adverb
  1. now; soon; shortly; before long; presently
  2. already; yet; by now; (not) anymore
  3. further; more; again; another; the other
interjection
  1. tsk; dammit; jeez; come on; what the hell (used to strengthen expression of an emotion (often exasperation))

Definition and Synonyms for もう

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
Soon in the near future
Synonyms: すぐ, どれ, もう, いずれ, やがて, そのうち, そろそろ, ただいま, ほどなく, まもなく, もうすぐ, いくばくもない, いくばくもなく, 不日, 今に, 今や, 今にも, 只今, 日ならず, 近々, 近い, 近く, 近いうちに, 追っかけ, 追っつく, 追っかける, 追っ付け, 遠からず, 間もない

Stroke Order Diagrams for もう

Sample Sentences for もう

I already told my parents.
Thanks, I'm fine.
I cannot put up with his temper any longer.
You can't kick me around any more.
If you read this book again, you will have read it three times.

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