再: the kanji for again
再 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means again. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
再 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
再 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サイ (sai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 再開さいかい · saikai | reopening; resumption |
| 再利用さいりよう · sairiyō | reuse |
| 再発行さいはっこう · saihakkō | reissue |
サ (sa)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 再来週さらいしゅう · saraishū | the week after next |
| 再来年さらいねん · sarainen | the year after next |
ふたたび (futatabi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 再びふたたび · futatabi | again |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 雨がやんだので試合が再開された。Ame ga yanda node shiai ga saikai sareta.The rain stopped, so the game resumed.
- カードをなくしたので再発行してもらった。Kādo o nakushita node saihakkō shite moratta.I lost my card, so I had it reissued.
- 再来週の月曜日に面接がある。Saraishū no getsuyōbi ni mensetsu ga aru.I have an interview on Monday the week after next.
- ペットボトルは再利用できる。Pettobotoru wa sairiyō dekiru.Plastic bottles can be reused.
- この町を再び訪れたい。Kono machi o futatabi otozuretai.I would like to visit this town again.
Questions about 再
How many strokes does 再 have?
再 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 再?
The on readings are sai (サイ), sa (サ). The kun readings are futatabi (ふたたび).
What JLPT level is 再?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 再
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.