How do you say "Already" in Japanese?

"Already" in Japanese is "もう". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Already’ in Japanese

Q: What does "もう" mean in English?

"もう" means "Already" in English. Usage tip: [もう] often means "already," but in flirty lines it can also add a feeling like "come on" or "gee." Compare [もう帰る] "I'm already leaving" with [もう、ずるい] "Oh, that's not fair."

もう

mou

[mou]

💬 Usage Tip: [もう] often means "already," but in flirty lines it can also add a feeling like "come on" or "gee." Compare [もう帰る] "I'm already leaving" with [もう、ずるい] "Oh, that's not fair."

Phrase Breakdown

もう

mou

[mou]

already

Means 'already' or 'now.' In flirting, it can add playful emphasis, like saying something is already going well.

Example

もう帰るなんて、早すぎませんか。

Leaving already? Isn’t that too early?

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