すでにして

すでにして
adverb
already; even at this stage; by this point
formaltime-general
1. already; even at this stage; by this point
Formal or literary expression emphasizing that something has already happened — often at an earlier point than expected, or at the very stage under discussion. A more emphatic and literary form of すでに.
すでにして問題(もんだい)は深刻(しんこく)な段階(だんかい)に達(たっ)していた。
The problem had already reached a serious stage.
計画(けいかく)はすでにしてほころびを見(み)せていた。
The plan was already beginning to show cracks.
すでにして余裕(よゆう)がない状況(じょうきょう)に追(お)い込(こ)まれていると言(い)わざるを得(え)ない。
One cannot help but say we are already in a situation with no margin to spare.

Literary/formal expression combining すでに (already) with して (connective te-form). Used in written Japanese to emphasize that a state or event has occurred, often at a notable or unexpectedly early point.

Similar words

  • すでに: already — the everyday form; すでにして is more emphatic and literary
  • もう: already (conversational)
  • 今(いま)や: by now; as things stand — formal emphasis on the present state

Related Words

Compare: もう (already)
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