又: the kanji for again; also
又 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means again; also. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
又 is written in 2 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
又 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
また (mata)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 又また · mata | again; also |
| 又はまたは · mata wa | or |
| 又貸しまたがし · matagashi | subletting … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 黒又は青のペンで書いてください。Kuro mata wa ao no pen de kaite kudasai.Please write in black or blue pen.
- 又の機会にお願いします。Mata no kikai ni onegai shimasu.Let's do it another time.
- …借りた本を又貸ししてはいけない。Karita hon o matagashi shite wa ikenai.You must not lend a borrowed book to someone else.
- 彼は医者であり、又作家でもある。Kare wa isha de ari, mata sakka de mo aru.He is a doctor and also a writer.
- 申込書は郵送又はメールで送ってください。Mōshikomisho wa yūsō mata wa mēru de okutte kudasai.Please send the application by mail or email.
Questions about 又
How many strokes does 又 have?
又 is written in 2 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 又?
又 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are mata (また).
What JLPT level is 又?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 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 又
- 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.