もう一度
mō ichido[mo̞ː it͡ɕido̞]
In Japanese, "once more" is said as もう一度 (mō ichido).
The phrase もう一度 is used to indicate that an action should be repeated one additional time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of もう (mō), meaning "more/again" and 一度 (ichido), meaning "one time".
How do you pronounce it?
mō ichido
Did you know?
- In very formal settings, such as a business meeting, Japanese speakers might replace もう一度 with 重ねて (kasanete), which literally means 'layering' or 'piling up' a request or apology.
- If you want to ask for one more 'round' of drinks at a bar, you would not use 一度, but instead use the counter 杯 (hai) to say もう一杯 (mō ippai).
- The word 一度 (ichido) can be used in the expression 一度に (ichido ni) to mean 'all at once' or 'simultaneously' instead of sequentially.
Examples in context
- もう一度やってみて。Try it once more.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of もう一度 to suggest a trial.Tatoeba #1034968 by bunbuku, translation #433593 by CK
- もう一度読んでごらん。Read it once more, please.This sentence shows how to use もう一度 when asking someone to read something again.Tatoeba #194299 by bunbuku, translation #31472 by CK
- もう一度やってみなさい。Try doing it once more.This sentence demonstrates an instruction to try a task one more time using もう一度.Tatoeba #194325 by small_snow, translation #1190079 by CK
- もう一度お願いします。Once more, please.
- 改めてご案内いたします。Allow me to provide you with the information once more.
- 再度お願いいたします。Once more, I ask for your favor.
- もっかいおねがい！Once more, please!
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Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are practicing a dance routine.
- 美咲 Misakiもう一度、練習しましょう。mou ichido, renshuu shimashou.Let's practice once more.
- 健太 Kentaはい、分かりました。hai, wakarimashita.Yes, I understand.
- 美咲 Misaki健太くん、準備はいい？Kenta-kun, junbi wa ii?Kenta, are you ready?
- 健太 Kenta大丈夫です、やりましょう！daijoubu desu, yarimashou!I'm ready, let's do it!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry もう一度, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
