JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
双 — pair
- Reading
- ソウ・ふた・たぐい・ならぶ・ふたつ
- Meaning
- pair; set; comparison; counter for pairs
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
双 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・ふた・たぐい・ならぶ・ふたつ and it means pair; set; comparison; counter for pairs. 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.
双 appears in everyday japanese words such as 双子 (twins).
Japanese words containing 双
Frequently asked questions
What does 双 mean in Japanese?
双 means pair; set; comparison; counter for pairs in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 双 read?
双 is read ソウ・ふた・たぐい・ならぶ・ふたつ. Reading it inside real words — 双子 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 双 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 双 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 双 in a word?
A common word containing 双 is 双子 (ふたご) — "twins". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 双 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 双 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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