Quick answer
未 is the kanji for "Not yet". Its reading is いま.だ (imada). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Not yet
Also : Un- · Still · Even now
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 未 represents 'UN-'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of un-.
On-reading: み — remember this sound by associating it with un-. Kun-reading: いま.だ.
Example Sentences
未来を信じて頑張ります。
みらいをしんじてがんばります。
I'll work hard believing in the future.
未経験でも応募できます。
みけいけんでもおうぼできます。
You can apply even without experience.
Vocabulary using 未
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 Jul 22, 2026
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