また

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    again, once more, once again, another time, some other time
    word usually written using kana alone

    • また会えて嬉しいよ。
      Nice to see you again!
    • またの機会にしましょう。
      Let's make it some other time.
    • ありがとう。また、次の日にくるようにします。
      Thanks. Maybe we'll come back.
  2. adverb (fukushi)

    also, too, as well, likewise
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ジムもまたパーティーに来ます。
      Jim is coming to the party, too.
  3. adverb (fukushi)

    on the other hand, while
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 私には彼女の気持ちもわかるが、また一面では彼女が正しいとも思わない。
      I understand her, but on the other hand I don't think she's right.
  4. conjunction

    and, in addition, besides, moreover, furthermore
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 私は行けない。また、行きたいとも思わない。
      I cannot go, nor do I want to.
    • あの人は医者でありまた大学の先生でもある。
      He is a doctor and a university professor.
  5. conjunction

    or, otherwise
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 情報を得るにはどこに行けばいいか、また誰に聞けばいいか、ご存じですか。
      Do you know where to go or whom to ask for information?
  6. adverb (fukushi)

    really, how, (what, why) on earth
    expresses surprise, shock, doubt, etc.
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 暑い日の生ビールの味はまた格別だ。
      Draft beer tastes especially good on a hot day.
  7. adverb (fukushi)

    some time (in the future)
    Kansai-ben
    word usually written using kana alone

  8. prefix

    indirect