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ε
Again, Repeat
γ΅γγ (γ³)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of the first buttons many Japanese learners recognize on websites is εη (saisei), meaning 'play' or 'play again.' The kanji ε is widely used for repeating, restarting, and trying again.
Memory Trick
Imagine pressing the replay button on a video after it finishes. Starting it once again helps you remember ε means 'again' or 'repeat.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ΅γ€ (sai), γ΅ (sa)
Kunyomi: γ΅γγ (γ³)
Example Words
εη
γγγγ (saisei)
Playback, Regeneration
ει
γγγγ (saikai)
Resume
εε©η¨
γγγγγ (sairiyou)
Reuse
εγ³
γ΅γγγ³ (futatabi)
Again
Example Sentence
γγ δΈεΊ¦ εη γγ¦γγ γγγ
γγ γγ‘γ© γγγγ γγ¦γγ γγγ
mou ichido saisei shite kudasai
Please play it again.