How to say 'Already' or 'No longer' in Japanese | 最早

Wondering how to say 'Already' or 'No longer' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Already or No longer is 'Mohaya', written as 最早 in Japanese.'Already' or 'No longer' in hiragana is もはや.

word

最早

Meaning

Already, No longer

Reading

もはや

mohaya

Kanji

最Most 早Early, Fast

Explanation

The Japanese adverb '最早 (もはや)' is used to express that a situation has already reached a certain point or that something is no longer the case. It often carries a nuance of finality or inevitability. For example: It's already too late「最早手遅れだ」(もはやておくれだ). He is no longer the person he used to be「最早彼は昔の彼ではない」(もはやかれはむかしのかれではない). This word is commonly used in formal or literary contexts and can convey a sense of resignation or conclusion.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2140

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 最早

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

最

Meaning

Most

kanji

早

Meaning

Early, Fast

Words Related to 最早 Through the Kanji 最

These 18 Words contain the Kanji 最 as well.

word

最初

Meaning

Beginning

word

Words Related to 最早 Through the Kanji 早

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 早 as well.

word

早い

Meaning

Early, Fast

word

早く

Meaning

Quickly

word

早口

Meaning

Fast speech

word

早起き

Meaning

Early rising

word

早速

Meaning

Promptly

word

素早い

Meaning

Quick

word

早期

Meaning

Early

word

早朝

Meaning

Dawn

word

早める

Meaning

Hasten

word

早まる

Meaning

Rush, Premature

word

早め

Meaning

Early

word

早寝

Meaning

Early sleep

Learn the Word 最早

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Mohaya' (最早) mean?

'Mohaya' means 'Already' or 'No longer' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.