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still, as before, as ever
Continuing in the same state without change. Often used to emphasize that a situation persists.
問題は依然として解決していない。
The problem still hasn't been solved.
依然として is the common form
彼は依然元気だ。
He's still doing well as ever.
状況は依然として厳しい。
The situation is still severe.
依然 emphasizes that something continues unchanged.
COMMON FORMS:
- 依然として (still, as ever) - most common
- 依然 alone is also used
USAGE:
- Often used in formal or written contexts
- Emphasizes continuation of an unchanged state
- Commonly used with negative situations
SIMILAR WORDS:
- まだ: still (neutral, common)
- 相変わらず: as usual, same as always
- 依然として: still (emphatic, often negative)