Kanji: 再 (Again/Re-)
The kanji 再 means "again," "twice," "re-," or "repeated." It indicates the repetition of an action or a return to a previous state.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): サイ (sai) / サ (sa)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): ふたた（び）(futatabi)
Common Words & Usage:
再び (futatabi) - Adverb. Again, once more.
再来年 (sarainen) - Noun. The year after next.
再生 (saisei) - Noun/Suru-verb. Playback, recycling, regeneration.
再会 (saikai) - Noun/Suru-verb. Reunion.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼と再会できてとても嬉しかった。
Romaji: Kare to saikai dekite totemo ureshikatta.
English: I was very happy to meet again with him.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 再 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.