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still, yet, not yet (with negative)
Used to indicate that a state continues or an expected action has not occurred. More formal than まだ.
未だ is a formal adverb meaning "still" or "not yet," equivalent to the everyday word まだ but with a more literary or serious tone.
Writing
Written 未だ or in kana, いまだ. 今だ(に) is a common miswriting.
Common patterns
- 未だに + verb: still (to this day) — emphasizes continuation over time
- 未だ〜ない: not yet (formal)
- 未だかつてない: unprecedented (set phrase)
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Formal. Common in news reports, official statements, and written language. In casual speech, まだ is the natural choice.
Related Words
Compare:
まだ (still, not yet (everyday))
Synonym:
依然 (still, as before (formal))
Compare:
依然として (still, as before)