No. 1,492 in Japanese
々
The symbol "々" is a repetition mark in Japanese used to indicate the repetition of the preceding kanji.
In a sentence
人々が公園で楽しんでいます。
People are enjoying themselves at the park.
The repetition of '人' using '々' indicates plurality, referring to a group or crowd.
日々を大切に生きなさい。
Cherish and live each day.
The repetition of '日' using '々' denotes the concept of 'day by day' or 'every day' emphasizing continuity.
山々が風景を彩っています。
The mountains are coloring the scenery.
The repetition of '山' using '々' reinforces plurality, referring to many mountains.
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