依然 (Izen) is a Japanese taru-adjective meaning “still, as yet, as it has been”.
Meanings
- taru-adjective, adverb (to), adverbstill; as yet; as it has been
Examples
３人が依然行方不明です。
Three people are still missing.
不景気なのに依然物価は高い。
In spite of the depression, the prices of commodities are still high.
私の知る限りでは彼女は依然行方不明です。
As far as I know, she is still missing.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).