もう
もう
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
Already
Examples
もう宿題をしました。
I have already done my homework.
📖 How to Use
「もう」is a verb meaning "Already." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「もう」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「もう」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「もう」mean in Japanese?+
「もう」means "Already". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「もう」?+
「もう」is read as「もう」.
Is 「もう」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「もう」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「もう」?+
もう宿題をしました。 — I have already done my homework.
Practice 「もう」 with spaced repetition