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Adverb meaning 'again' or 'once more.' Used to indicate repetition of an action or event. Example: 『もう一度』 (mou ichido, 'one more time').
Theme
At a café after a movie, User and their friend Yuta are discussing whether to watch the film again or try something new.
もう
もう
again
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine you're playing a game and want to play 'more' or 'again.' You say, 'Moe, moe!' like a fire burning brighter — 『もう』 (mou, 'more / Again') keeps the action going!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『もう』 (mou) is a versatile adverb used in everyday conversation. For example, when asking for more food, you might say 『もう少し』 (mou sukoshi, 'a little more'), or when repeating an action, 『もう一度』 (mou ichido, 'one more time'). It's common in polite requests and expressions of repetition.
Forms
Base: もうAdverb meaning 'again' or 'once more.' Used to indicate repetition of an action or event. Example: 『もう一度』 (mou ichido, 'one more time').