とっくに
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. long ago; a long time ago; already
If I could do that, I would have done it long ago.
Pitch accent
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Composed of
a long time ago
Examples (15 in total)
I already knew it.
I sent it a long time ago.
The parliament collapsed long ago.
If I could do that, I would have done it long ago.
The sun had long since set.
The basic structure had long been completed.
The setup was finished long ago anyway.
I acknowledged you a long time ago, senpai.
My anger had long since reached its peak.
He is well over sixty years old.
If it's about the qualification, I had it issued a long time ago.
I ran to school, but the bell had already rung.
If the opponent were a pro, they would have long since left their hometown.
If Tom could do that, he would've already done it.
I had long since lost the willpower to keep up with his story.