Japanese word

再三

Pronunciation

Romajisaisan

Meaning

  • adverbrepeatedly

Example

彼は再三謝りました。kare wa sai san ayama ri ma shi ta

He apologized repeatedly.

Illustration for 再三 (repeatedly)

More examples

学校は保護者に再三連絡しました。gak kō wa ho go sha ni sai san ren raku shi ma shi ta

The school contacted the parents repeatedly.

Core concept

Shows that an action occurs repeatedly rather than only once or twice.

Common phrases

  • 再三注意するsai san chū i su ru

    repeatedly warn

  • 再三依頼するsai san i rai su ru

    repeatedly request

  • 再三確認するsai san kaku nin su ru

    repeatedly check

Similar words

何度もnandomo: It indicates that an action or event happens many times.
繰り返しkurikaeshi: It describes an action done again and again, with focus on the repetition itself.
たびたびtabitabi: It indicates that something occurs on many separate occasions, often over a period of time.
重ね重ねkasanegasane: It indicates that an action or statement is repeated, especially in formal communication.

Definition in Japanese

一度や二度ではなく、何度も繰り返すさま。ichi do ya ni do de wa na ku nan do mo ku ri kae su sa ma

Word origin

再三 (saisan) is made from 再 (sai, "again") and 三 (san, "three"), whose combination conveys repeated action.

Usage tips

  • In formal notices and reports, 再三 (saisan) often describes repeated requests, warnings, or apologies.

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