もう
common
もう (mou)、 もー (moo)、 もぉ (moo)
- 1. [adv] already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
- 2. [adv] soon; shortly; before long; presently
- 3. [adv] further; more; again; another; the other
- 4. [int] jeez; geez; gee; boy; come on; damn; seriously — used to strengthen expression of an emotion (often exasperation)
- 5. [int] truly; really; extremely
Example Sentences
彼はもう帰宅しました。
He has already gone home.
君はもう子供ではない。
You are not a child any more.
もうそろそろ帰る時間だ。
It is about time we were leaving.
一方は背が高く、もう一方は背が低い。
One is tall and the other is short.
ビールをもう一杯ください。
Another glass of beer, please.
もう〜、なにやってんだよ。
Jeez, what're you up to?