Again in Japanese
"again" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "again". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
again, twice, second time
Reading: sai
6 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of one and phonetic. Once more.
What it carries
Again, resume, regeneration. Represents again.
Related kanji for "again"
again
eki
Shape showing armpit. Also.
again
kou · mysterious, dark
Composed of third and strike. Striking to change.
or again(also: furthermore, on the other hand)
yuu
Shape of right hand. Again.
and again(also: leader, commander, general)
shou · powerful, wisdom
Composed of bed and measure. Leading with measure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for again?
The most common kanji for "again" is 再, read as sai. It means again, twice, second time. Related kanji: 亦 (again), 更 (again), 又 (or again), 将 (and again).
How many strokes does 再 have?
再 has 6 strokes.