JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
又 — or again
- Reading
- ユウ・また・また\~・また.の\~
- Meaning
- or again; furthermore; on the other hand
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
又 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・また・また\~・また.の\~ and it means or again; furthermore; on the other hand. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
又 appears in everyday japanese words such as 又 (again) and 又は (or).
Japanese words containing 又
Frequently asked questions
What does 又 mean in Japanese?
又 means or again; furthermore; on the other hand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 又 read?
又 is read ユウ・また・また\~・また.の\~. Reading it inside real words — 又 and 又は — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 又 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 又 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 又 in a word?
A common word containing 又 is 又 (また) — "again". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 又 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 又 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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