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又

又 — or again, furthermore, on the other hand

Learn the correct stroke order for 又 (or again), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school2 strokes

Stroke Order

12
Stroke 0 / 2
On'yomi (音読み)ユウyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)またmata、また-mata、また.の-matano
Strokes2
Radical又
Frequency#1874
Meaningsor again, furthermore, on the other hand

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

又はまたはor; either ... or ...conjunction

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 又 (or again) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 又.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 又 is #1874, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

又はまたは — or; either ... or ...

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 又 have?

The kanji 又 (or again) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 又?

又 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 又 mean?

又 means: or again, furthermore, on the other hand. On'yomi readings: ユウ. Kun'yomi readings: また, また-, また.の-.

What JLPT level is 又?

又 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.