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