No. 4,254 in Japanese
依然
"依然" means "still" or "as before," indicating that a situation remains unchanged.
In a sentence
彼は依然として仕事を続けている。
He is still continuing his work.
In this sentence, "依然" is used to indicate that the current situation continues without change, emphasizing persistence or sameness over time.
問題は依然解決されていない。
The problem has not been resolved yet.
Here, "依然" conveys that despite the passage of time or effort, the problem remains unchanged, often highlighting a state of stagnation or unresolvedness.
その事件の真相は依然として不明だ。
The truth about the incident is still unknown.
In this sentence, "依然" is employed to emphasize the continued lack of clarity or information regarding the incident, pointing to an ongoing state of uncertainty.
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