依然
いぜん
izen
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
依然 (いぜん (izen)) means "Still". It is read いぜん (izen). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Still
Also : As yet
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Example Sentences
10年経った今でも、彼女の優しさは依然として変わっていない。
10ねんたったいまでも、かのじょのやさしさはいぜんとしてかわっていない。
Even after 10 years, her kindness remains unchanged.
経済状況は依然として厳しい状態が続いています。
けいざいじょうきょうはいぜんとしてきびしいじょうたいがつづいています。
The economic situation remains in a difficult state.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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