いままで
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
1. until now; so far; up to the present
Kanji used
now
Pitch accent
まま
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Composed of
now; the present time; just now; another; more
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
in the same manner as before; the same as always
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
Examples (94 in total)
Where have you been all this time?
This is all that is known so far.
I haven't been able to find a job so far.
The plan has been successful so far.
How many people have you dated?
I have been lucky until now.
Have you ever been to Europe?
Have you ever seen a wolf?
Father has never gotten sick in his life.
The plan has worked well as yet.
Have you ever had any serious illness?
Have you ever seen her?
Such a thing has never happened before.
So far, he has been extremely happy.
Have you actually ever tried it?
Have you ever tried to do that?
Have you ever visited Kyoto?
I had never been on a plane before.
Have you ever visited a foreign country?
What have you been doing upstairs all this time?
He has never been to Okinawa before.
She had never seen New York before.
Emi has never written a letter.
Have you ever climbed Mt. Fuji?
Have you ever been to Australia before?
Have you ever seen Tokyo Tower?
Nancy had never seen a giant panda before.
I've never eaten Chinese food before.
Nobody has ever loved him.
I have been satisfied with my work so far.
That company has been very successful up to now.
It was the greatest joy that I have ever experienced.
This is the worst book I've ever read.
As yet we have not made any plans for the holidays.
Never have I dreamed such a strange dream.
I have been studying English for three years.
I've never heard of this actor.
Until now, I've never been spoken to by a foreigner.
The boy has never been to the zoo.
I wanted to ask Tom if he'd ever consider changing jobs.
Mr. White is doing very well so far.
I've heard nothing from her as yet.
I've never seen a shot like that.
Is it true that you've never played poker before?
This is the heaviest snowfall we have ever had.
How many proverbs have we learned so far?
You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
It's the best book that I've ever read.
I've never seen anyone do something like that before.
This is the most interesting story that I have ever read.
This is the best movie I've ever seen.
This is the cutest baby that I have ever seen.
He has written five books so far.
What's the most expensive piece of clothing you've ever bought?
I had never seen so many squirrels in my life.
I'm proud to think that I have never yet been late to school.
I am trying to sell my farm, but I haven't had any offers so far.
I've never given anyone a Hermes scarf.
That was the most moving film I had ever seen.
Have you ever climbed Mt. Aso?
This is the heaviest snowfall we've ever had.
I wonder if Tom has ever considered buying a smaller car.
That's the tallest tree I've ever seen.
This is the strongest dog that I have ever seen.
This is the tallest building that I have ever seen.
That's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
This is the finest view I have ever seen.
That was the most interesting novel that I had ever read.
How come you never told me this before?
This is the best cake that I have ever eaten.
This is the biggest fish that I have ever caught.
This is the finest picture I have ever seen.
She is as beautiful as any girl that I've ever known.
This is the biggest cat that I've ever seen.
He is the most obstinate child I have ever seen.
Never have I seen such a peaceful sight.
This house is by far the best I've seen so far.
He's got the biggest eyebrows I've ever seen.
In her opinion, he is the best musician she has ever seen.
The only place Tom has ever wanted to live is Boston.
Never have I heard anyone say a thing like that.
This is the most beautiful ostrich I've ever seen.
Never have I seen such a cute puppy as this.
The most dangerous thing Tom ever tried to do was bungee jumping.
This is the most beautiful sunset that I have ever seen.
He is the least capable man I have ever employed.
This is the most wonderful present I have ever received.
This is the best Indian restaurant that I've ever eaten at.
He has built two houses so far.
I have never eaten a mango before.
Have you ever listened to Beethoven's "Ninth"?
I have read three of Shakspeare's works so far.
Never have I heard such beautiful music.
Never have I seen such a beautiful scene.