1.
once more, again, one more time
To do something another time.
もう一度 means "once more" or "one more time." Very common in everyday conversation.
COMPONENTS:
- もう: another, more, again
- 一度: one time
COMMON PATTERNS:
- もう一度言ってください: Please say it again
- もう一度確認する: to check once more
- もう一度だけ: just one more time
- もう一度最初から: once more from the beginning
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- また: again (general repetition)
- もう一回: one more time (interchangeable, slightly more casual)
- 再び: again (literary/formal)
- 改めて: anew, afresh (starting over)
NUANCE:
もう一度 emphasizes "one more" specific attempt, while また suggests general repetition without counting.