双
Kanji · N2
双 / pair
Kanji for pair, set, or comparison.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふた、たぐい、ならぶ、ふたつ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
双 carries the meaning pair, set, or comparison.
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Common compounds with 双
双眼鏡そうがんきょうbinoculars / field glasses
双子ふたごtwins / twin
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