Meaning

Primary

Up To Now

Alternatives

So Far, Usual, Traditional

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You've come and you've obeyed the whole way up to now. I guess it's time for you to know my secret. So far I've really been a...

*ahem*

This word can also mean usual or traditional when it's modifying a noun or phrase with . It makes sense if you try to think about it: a "so far" book is just a weird way of saying a "traditional" book.

Reading

じゅうらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

従来、一年目の新入社員はこの会社では有給休暇は一日ももらえません。

So far, first year employees are given zero paid holidays in this company.

Kanji Composition