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Component Breakdown
再=
一冉
one + 冉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of one and phonetic. Once more.
Symbolism
Again, resume, regeneration. Represents again.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
再三再四
さいさんさいし
repeatedly; repeatedly
再起不能
さいきふのう
being beyond recovery; having no hope of recovery; being beyond recovery
頓首再拝
とんしゅさいはい
respectfully yours; respectfully yours
Proverbs & Idioms
再起を期す
さいきをきす
To aim for a comeback
Working toward recovery after failure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 再 mean in Japanese?
再 means again, twice, second time.
How do you read 再?
On'yomi: サイ、サ (SAI, SA). Kun'yomi: ふたた.び (futatabi).
How many strokes does 再 have?
再 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 冂 (upside down box).
Is 再 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 再 (again, twice, second time) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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