No. 145 in Japanese
もう
"もう" means "already," "soon," "anymore," or "now," depending on context.
In a sentence
もう宿題は終わりました。
I have already finished my homework.
In this sentence, 'もう' means 'already', indicating the completion of an action by this point in time.
もう行かないといけません。
I have to go now.
Here, 'もう' is used to mean 'now', emphasizing the urgency or immediacy of the action.
もうそんなことはしないよ。
I won't do that anymore.
In this case, 'もう' signifies 'anymore', clarifying a change in behavior or actions.
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