もはや

Alternative writings: 最早
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Already; now—an adverb used to indicate that a state or situation is already the case.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

もはや時間がない。急ごう。

There is no time left now. Let's hurry.

この問題はもはや個人の範囲を超えている。

This problem has already gone beyond the scope of an individual.

もはや彼には頼れない。

I can no longer rely on him.

2

Used with a negative verb to mean 'no longer' or 'not any more' (e.g., 'no longer possible/respected/etc.').

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

彼のミスはもはや取り返しがつかない。

His mistake can no longer be undone.

もはや以前のような関係には戻れない。

We can no longer return to the relationship we had before.