- izentoshite still, as yet, as of old
Used in written or formal speech to emphasize that a situation remains unchanged despite expectations.
問題は依然として解決されていない。
Mondai wa izentoshite kaiketsu sarete inai.
The problem remains unresolved.
彼は依然として会社に勤めている。
Kare wa izentoshite kaisha ni tsutomete iru.
He is still working at the company.
⚖️ Often confused with 'mada', but 'izentoshite' is more formal and emphasizes continuity over time.
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