Phrase lesson

How do you say "It's not finished yet" in Japanese?

Work未完了

It's not finished yet

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

まだおわっていません

まだ / おわって いません

mada / owatte imasen

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use まだおわっていません (mada owatte imasen) at work when you need to report that something is still not finished.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn it as one practical line you can use under pressure.

Core words

  • まだ: still / not yet.
  • おわる: to finish.

Form note

  • おわりました (owarimashita) = it is finished.
  • まだおわっていません (mada owatte imasen) = it is not finished yet.

Practical note

This is better than just saying “not done” because it clearly shows the work is still in progress.

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