まだ
まだ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
Still / Not yet
Examples
まだ食べていません。
I haven't eaten yet.
📖 How to Use
「まだ」is a verb meaning "Still / Not yet." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「まだ」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 「まだ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「まだ」mean in Japanese?+
「まだ」means "Still / Not yet". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「まだ」?+
「まだ」is read as「まだ」.
Is 「まだ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「まだ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「まだ」?+
まだ食べていません。 — I haven't eaten yet.
Practice 「まだ」 with spaced repetition