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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
yojijukugo
exercising self-restraint and conforming to the rules of etiquette and formality
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adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
again ; once more ; once again ; another time ; some other time
また会えて嬉しいよ。
Nice to see you again!
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adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
also ; too ; as well ; likewise
ジムもまたパーティーに来ます。
Jim is coming to the party, too.
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adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
on the other hand ; while
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.
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conjunction
word usually written using kana alone
and ; in addition ; besides ; moreover ; furthermore
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.
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conjunction
word usually written using kana alone
or ; otherwise
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?
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adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
really ; how ; (what, why) on earth
expresses surprise, shock, doubt, etc.
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.
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adverb (fukushi)
word usually written using kana alone
Kansai-ben
some time (in the future)
Other forms
亦 【また】 (rarely used kanji form) · 復 【また】 (rarely used kanji form)