依然(いぜん)

いぜん
adverb
still, as before
formaldescriptive
See also: 以前(いぜん) (before, formerly (以前))
1. still, as before, as ever
Continuing in the same state without change. Often used to emphasize that a situation persists.
問題(もんだい)は依然(いぜん)として解決(かいけつ)していない。
The problem still hasn't been solved.
依然(いぜん)として is the common form
彼(かれ)は依然(いぜん)元気(げんき)だ。
He's still doing well as ever.
状況(じょうきょう)は依然(いぜん)として厳(きび)しい。
The situation is still severe.

依然(いぜん) emphasizes that something continues unchanged.

Common forms

  • 依然(いぜん)として (still, as ever) - most common
  • 依然(いぜん) 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

Related Words

Compare: まだ (still)
Compare: 相変(あいか)わらず (as usual, same as always)
Related: 依然(いぜん)として (still)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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