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02課 時制・〜ている 教科書 p.118
Then / ている
02課

〜ている:完了/未完了

教科書 p.118
接続:もうVた/まだVている・まだVていない
completed or not yet completed. Combine もう and まだ with verb forms to distinguish completion, continuous and not yet happening.
注意 / Note:Check connection form and context; Avoid mechanical application of translation.
比較 / Compare:Compare with other models of the same article to distinguish functions and nuances. Same 課: 時間を表す言葉と動詞形の対応/〜ている:進行中の動作/〜ている:習慣/〜ている:結果が残っている状態/〜ている:形・様子 — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
宿題はもう終わりました。
The exercise is done.
父はまだ働いています。
My father is still working.
データはもう保存されていますが、バックアップはまだ終わっていません。
The data has been saved but the backup is not yet complete.

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