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Usages of mata
もし 電車 が また 遅れたら、 バス で 行けます。mosi densya ga mata okuretara, basu de ikemasu.
If the train is late again, I can go by bus.
私 は また 日本語 を 勉強します。watasi ha mata nihongo wo benkyousimasu.
I will study Japanese again.
昨日、 弟 と けんか を した が、 今朝 また 仲直り できて 安心しました。kinou, otouto to kenka wo sita ga, kesa mata nakanaori dekite ansinsimasita.
Yesterday I fought with my little brother, but this morning we made up again and I felt relieved.
私 は 友達 と また 仲直り できる と 思います。watasi ha tomodati to mata nakanaori dekiru to omoimasu.
I think I can make up with my friend again.
スポーツ を する と、 また 元気 に なります。supootu wo suru to, mata genki ni narimasu.
When I play sports, I become energetic again.
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