JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
両 — both
- Reading
- リョウ・てる・ふたつ
- Meaning
- both; old Japanese coin; counter for carriages (e.g.
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
両 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is リョウ・てる・ふたつ and it means both; old Japanese coin; counter for carriages (e.g.. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
両 appears in everyday japanese words such as 両極 (both extremities), 両立 (compatibility) and 両側 (both sides).
Japanese words containing 両
Frequently asked questions
What does 両 mean in Japanese?
両 means both; old Japanese coin; counter for carriages (e.g. in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 両 read?
両 is read リョウ・てる・ふたつ. Reading it inside real words — 両極 and 両立 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 両 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 両 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 両 in a word?
A common word containing 両 is 両極 (りょうきょく) — "both extremities". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 両 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 両 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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