Phrase lesson
How do you say "I'm already finished" in Japanese?
I'm already finished
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
もうおわりました
もう おわりました
mou owarimashita
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use もうおわりました (mou owarimashita) when you want to say that something is already finished.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- It is useful as a short completion report.
Core words
もう: already.おわりました: finished.
Helper words and endings
ました: polite past ending.
Practical note
This contrasts with まだです, which means “not yet.” Use this when the work, action, or process is already complete.
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