まだ＋Affirmative Form (Still / More)
Supporting / Continuity & Quantity
👀 Layer A: Visual Guide
📝 Quick Summary
When “Mada” is used with a positive (affirmative) verb, it means “still.” It describes a situation or state that is continuing from the past into the present without changing.
Structure: まだ + [Verb Positive Form (usually ~te iru)]
Example 1: まだ つかって います (I am still using it).
Example 2: まだ あついです (It is still hot).
🔍 Layer B: Deepening
💡 Raya’s Hack
“Still” vs “Not Yet”
Students often get confused between the two “Mada” meanings. Here is the easiest way to tell them apart:
– Mada + Negative = Not yet (I haven’t started/finished).
– Mada + Positive = Still (I started and I’m continuing).
Example with Work:
– まだ おわっていません (I haven’t finished yet).
– まだ しごとを しています (I am still working).
Mastering the ~te iru form (continuous state) makes using “still” much easier!
🚧 Joy’s Mistake
Scene: Joy is at a convenience store and wants to say he doesn’t need a bag anymore.
Joy: 「ふくろは まだ いりません。」
(Fukuro wa mada irimasen.)
❌ Wrong Nuance!
Why?
“Mada irimasen” means “I don’t need it YET (but I will later).” If Joy wants to say he no longer needs it, he should use “Mou” (Already/No more).
Correct: 「（もう） いりません。」 (I don’t need it / No thanks.)
🔥 Layer C: Practice Loop
Master the “Still” state! (Hiragana and English only)
Level 1: Basic Positive Pairing
Q1. Still + Drinking (のんでいます)
Q2. Still + Hot (あついです)
Q3. Still + Using (つかっています)
Q4. Still + Sleeping (ねています)
Q5. Still + One left (ひとつ あります)
Level 2: Full Sentences
Q6. It is still raining outside. (そと / あめ)
Q7. I am still working. (しごと)
Q8. Is it still hot? (あつい)
Q9. He is still sleeping.
Q10. I have still more questions. (しつもん)
