両
てる
teru
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
両 is the kanji for "Two". A common reading is てる (teru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Two
Also : Two / Both / Old Japanese Coin · Both · Old Japanese Coin
Readings
kunてる/ terukunふたつ/ futatsuonりょう/ ryou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 両 represents 'BOTH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of both.
Reading ·
On-reading: りょう — remember this sound by associating it with both. Kun-reading: てる.
Example Sentences
両方の意見を聞きました。
りょうほうのいけんをききました。
I listened to both opinions.
両国の関係が改善されました。
りょうこくのかんけいがかいぜんされました。
Relations between both countries improved.
Vocabulary using 両
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