This is the 7022nd most frequent Portuguese word.
ja
"Já" means "already," "now," or "soon," depending on context.
"Já" here is used to mean "already," indicating an action that has been completed.
Já terminei o trabalho.
I have already finished the work.
In this sentence, "já" implies "right away," emphasizing the immediacy of the event’s occurrence.
A reunião começou já.
The meeting started right away.
Here, "já" expresses "no longer," demonstrating a change over time in his feelings.