How do you read 既に?

既に is read すでに (sudeni), with atamadaka pitch accent (high first, then falls).

How do you write 既に in romaji?

既に is written sudeni in romaji.

既すでに

Q: What JLPT level is 既に?

既に is a JLPT N3 word (intermediate).

すでに · sudeni

JLPT N3 › adverb

Already

previously, before
undeniably, unmistakably, in the first place
almost, nearly

Other ways to say “already” in Japanese →

Atamadaka

high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?

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Words that share a kanji

既にすでにalready (same as もう)既婚きこんmarried ～時～ときat the time of ~違いちがいdifference, discrepancy 閉めるしめるto close, to shut 思い出おもいでmemories, recollections, reminiscence 九きゅうnine 得るえるto get, to gain, to win, to learn

Questions

What does 既に mean?

Already. It can also mean: previously, before; undeniably, unmistakably, in the first place; almost, nearly.

How do you pronounce 既に?

すでに (sudeni). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 既に?

JLPT N3 — intermediate. See the JLPT N3 guide.

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