もう〜ました
Meaning
Already did
Explanation
もう + V-ta form (past)
Examples
もう昼ごはんを食べましたか。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | もう〜ました | See examples above |
| Negative | もう〜ました → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「もう〜ました」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「もう〜ました」mean?+
「もう〜ました」means "Already did". もう + V-ta form (past) It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「もう〜ました」?+
Example: もう昼ごはんを食べましたか。.
Is 「もう〜ました」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「もう〜ました」 in context