Phrase lesson

How do you say "I'm already finished" in Japanese?

Common完了

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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