Phrase lesson

How do you say "It hasn't come yet" in Japanese?

Restaurant確認

It hasn't come yet

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

まだきていません

まだ きて いません

mada kite imasen

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use まだきていません (mada kite imasen) at a restaurant when food, drinks, or the bill has not arrived yet.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is close to a fixed phrase for this situation.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It is useful when you need to report a missing item politely.

Base form contrast

  • きています (kite imasu): it has come / it is here.
  • きていません (kite imasen): it has not come / it is not here yet.

Helper words and endings

  • まだ: still / yet.
  • いません: makes this negative in a polite way.

Practical note

Use this after waiting a reasonable moment. You can point to your order or receipt if needed.

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