すでに
N3既に
已に
[sudeni]
Meanings
1.Adverb
already
2.Adverb
previously; before
3.Adverb
undeniably; unmistakably; in the first place
Examples
彼は既に先に帰ってしまったようだ。
He has already gone home.
彼とは既に何度か会ったことがある。
I've met him several times before.
既に締め切りが過ぎています。
The deadline has already passed.