既に
すでに
sudeni
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 31 - JLPT N3
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既に (すでに (sudeni)) means "Already". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Already
Also : Before · Previously
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Example Sentences
既に5時になっているので、帰る時間です。
すでに5じになっているので、かえるじかんです。
It's already 5 o'clock, so it's time to go home.
その計画は既に実行されている。
そのけいかくはすでにじっこうされている。
That plan has already been implemented.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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