また
mata[ma̠ta̠]
The English phrase "also" is translated into Japanese as また (mata).
また is used to add another piece of information or a further point to what has already been said. When used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a new point, it is frequently followed by a comma in written Japanese.
How do you pronounce it?
mata
Did you know?
- The word また can also describe a physical fork in a road or a split in a path, referring to the shape of a 'V'.
- While また means 'also', if you use it to say 'see you again', it becomes the common farewell 'mata ne' (またね), which literally means 'again' or 'another time'.
- The word また descends from Proto-Japonic and was recorded as early as 720 CE in the Nihon Shoki.
Examples in context
- 逆もまた真なり。The converse is also true.This sentence shows how to express that a converse is also true using また.Tatoeba #182772 by small_snow, translation #19891 by CM
- トムはまたフランス語を数年間勉強していた。Tom has also studied French for several years.This sentence demonstrates using また to say someone has also studied a subject.Tatoeba #6849915 by Sonata, translation #6238205 by CK
- また、空気を含ませることにより、もふもふ感が出ます。Also, after it is whipped, a fluffy texture emerges.This sentence shows how to start a sentence with また to introduce a new point about a texture.Tatoeba #2263530 by e4zh1nmcz, translation #2263533 by orcrist
- 私は数学が好きです。そして、物理も好きです。I like math. Also, I like physics.
- 私はピアノが得意です。加えて、ギターも弾けます。I am good at playing the piano. Furthermore, I can play the guitar.
- 私はフランス語を勉強しています。同様に、中国語も勉強したいです。I am studying French. Similarly, I want to study Chinese.
- 私は音楽が好きです。ピアノも弾けます。I like music. I can also play the piano.
- 今日はとても忙しい！おまけに、友達が遊びに来るんだ。Today is so busy! What's more, my friend is coming over to hang out.
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Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are discussing a shopping list.
- 蓮 Ren卵を買ってきてね。Tamago o katte kite ne.Please buy some eggs.
- 美咲 Misakiわかった。他には何かある？Wakatta. Hoka ni nani ka aru?Got it. Is there anything else?
- 蓮 Renまた、牛乳もお願い。Mata, gyūnyū mo onegai.Also, milk please.
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ。任せて。Ii yo. Makasete.Sure. Leave it to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry また, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries また, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
