adverbial N3 common writtenpolite
再び — again
再び ・ ふたたび
Meaning
- again / once more — a formal, written word for something happening a second time
Key sentence
倒れた選手は、再び立ち上がった。
The fallen athlete stood up once again.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Adverb modifying a verb | 再び + [verb] | 再び訪れる / 再び繰り返す |
When: Formal and written — in everyday speech use また or もう一度.
Examples
このような悲劇を再び繰り返してはならない。
We must never let such a tragedy be repeated again.
春が訪れ、公園に再び活気が戻った。
Spring arrived, and the park regained its liveliness once more.
Easily confused with
See 再び in real sentences
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