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再
再 (readings: さい, ふたた; Japanese kanji) means “again / re-”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 再生 (regeneration).
What does 再 mean?
| Kanji | 再 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | again / re- |
| Readings | さい, ふたた |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 再
再 is read さい or ふたた depending on the word.
Example words with 再
| Example | 再生 (regeneration) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14