既

JLPT N2

Meaning

already; before; previously

Examples

• 彼は既にその本を読んでいた。 — He had already read that book.
• 既成概念にとらわれず、新しい発想をしよう。 — Don't be bound by existing concepts; let's come up with new ideas.
• 彼女は既婚者ですが、とても若く見えます。 — She is married, but she looks very young.