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