両
Kanji · N2
両 / both
Kanji for both, old Japanese coin, or counter for carriages (e.g., in a train).
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | てる、ふたつ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
両 carries the meaning both, old Japanese coin, or counter for carriages (e.g., in a train).
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Common compounds with 両
両腕りょううでboth arms
両日りょうじつboth days / two days
両翼りょうよくboth wings / both flanks
両替りょうがえchange / money exchange
両側りょうがわboth sides
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