Japanese Kanji

ryou

two · both · pair

Extended kanji · 7 strokes

Readings

  • ONリョウryou
  • KUNて.るte
  • KUNふたつfutatsu

Meaning

Two, both, pair, couple, ounce.

两 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 7 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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