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“no longer” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimohaya

Example

この計画はもはや必要ありません。ko no kei kaku wa mo ha ya hitsu yō a ri ma se n

This plan is no longer necessary.

Illustration for もはや (no longer)

How to say “no longer” in Japanese

“No longer” in Japanese is もはや (mohaya).

Signals that something once true, possible, or needed has ceased to be so.

Full entry for もはや: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with もはや

その約束はもはや意味がありません。so no yaku soku wa mo ha ya i mi ga a ri ma se n

That promise no longer has any meaning.

Tips for using もはや

  • In conversation, もはや (mohaya) often sounds written or dramatic, while もう (mō) followed by a negative expression is more natural for everyday speech.

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