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再

再 — again, twice, second time

Learn the correct stroke order for 再 (again), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 56 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)サイsai、サsa
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふたた.びfutatabi
Strokes6
Radical冂
Frequency#275
Meaningsagain, twice, second time

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

再びふたたびagain; once more; a second timeadverb
再演さいえんanother showing (of a play)noun
再会さいかいmeeting again; reunionnoun
再開さいかいreopening; resumption; restartingnoun
再起さいきcomeback; recovery; restorationnoun
再建さいけんrebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 再 (again) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 冂.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 再 is #275, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

再びふたたび — again; once more; a second time
再演さいえん — another showing (of a play)
再会さいかい — meeting again; reunion

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 再 have?

The kanji 再 (again) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 再?

再 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 再 mean?

再 means: again, twice, second time. On'yomi readings: サイ, サ. Kun'yomi readings: ふたた.び.

What JLPT level is 再?

再 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.