又【また】
Frequency rank: 19,843. – 19,950. (for form また: 124.)
- again; once more; once again; another time; some other timeword usually written using kana alone
- also; too; as well; likewiseword usually written using kana alone
- on the other hand; whileword usually written using kana alone
- and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermoreword usually written using kana alone
- or; otherwiseword usually written using kana alone
- really; how; (what, why) on earthword usually written using kana aloneexpresses surprise, shock, doubt, etc.
- indirectsee also 又聞き and 又貸し
adverb (fukushi)
conjunction
adverb (fukushi)
prefix
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- again; once more; once again; another time; some other time
- also; too; as well; likewise
- on the other hand; while
- and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermore
- or; otherwise
- really; how; (what, why) on earth
- indirect
This meaning indicates the idea of repetition or an event happening one more time.
This meaning signifies addition or similarity.
This meaning is used to indicate a contrast or a different perspective.
This meaning implies providing additional information or reasons.
This meaning is used to present a choice or indicate an alternative.
This meaning expresses surprise, emphasis, or seeking further information.
How on earth does it take this long?
This meaning suggests an indirect or alternative way of doing something.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
817 results
Hayakawa, the midterm results are out. You're top again!
On the other hand, there seem to be those among young folk who, while touching on Buddhism, have started to think of it as a vital spiritual support.
A qilin with a king too has no limit on its lifespan, but this illness alone admits of no remedy.
I'm in transit between flights now. I've spent 8 hours on a plane so far, after changing planes now it's another two hours.
Thank you for your business. Please come again!
It's raining again. I wonder if we will be able to have the February snow festival?
"Bye, see you tomorrow." "Oh, what's this? Leaving on the dot again?"
Oh no! I'm late again!! I'm going to get the nickname 'King of Late arrival'.
"Well, it's hot again today, isn't it?" "That's one more time you've started with a bland topic."
That was another impressive fall-flat-on-your-face ... Hey, you alright, Sophie? Can you stand?
What, you having bread again? I see you're still leading the same thrilling dietary life as ever.
In the evening I went out on safari again, at night I fell asleep hearing the grunting of the hippos.