JLPT N3 Intermediate
疾っくに
「とっくに」
Long ago or already; indicates an event happened much earlier than expected.
Readings
Adverb
"Long ago" / "Already"
Emphasizes that an action was completed much earlier than expected, often implying that the current realization or discussion is overdue.
Example
A 宿題 、 もう 終わった ？
B うん 、 とっくに 終わった よ 。
[A:] Have you finished your homework yet? [B:] Yeah, I finished it a long time ago.
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