Phrase lesson
How do you say "I still don't understand" in Japanese?
I still don't understand
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
まだわかりません
まだ / わかりません
mada / wakarimasen
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use まだわかりません (mada wakarimasen) when you still do not understand and need more explanation.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed practical response.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- This is often safer than pretending you understood.
Core words
まだ: still / not yet.わかりません: I do not understand.
Base form contrast
わかります (wakarimasu): I understand.わかりません (wakarimasen): I do not understand.
This gives you the useful contrast without needing a full grammar explanation.
Practical note
This helps you stay polite while clearly asking for more help. At work, it is better to say this early than to proceed with a misunderstanding.
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