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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of one and phonetic. Once more.
Symbolism
Again, resume, regeneration. Represents again.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
one + 冉
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
再三再四
さいさんさいし
repeatedly
再起不能
さいきふのう
being beyond recovery; having no hope of recovery
頓首再拝
とんしゅさいはい
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
Anime & Manga
劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
A well-known work with 再 in its Japanese title.
現実主義勇者の王国再建記
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
A well-known work with 再 in its Japanese title.
天才王子の赤字国家再生術
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
A well-known work with 再 in its Japanese title.
昭和元禄落語心中～助六再び篇～
Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
A well-known work with 再 in its Japanese title.
中二病でも恋がしたい！戀 再生の･･･邪王真眼黙示録
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -: The Rikka Wars/ Apocalypse of the Wicked Lord Shingan Reborn
A well-known work with 再 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
郭再祐
Name contains 再
Kwak Chaeu was a Korean military general from Uiryeong.
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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?
再 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means again, twice, second time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.