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双
Pair, Double
ふた.つ, たぐい
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 双 appears in words like 双子 (futago, twins) and 双方 (both parties). It is often used when referring to two matching or corresponding things.
Memory Trick
Imagine a pair of identical twins standing side by side. Seeing two matching people helps you remember 双 means 'pair' or 'double.'
Readings
Onyomi: ソウ (sou)
Kunyomi: ふた.つ, たぐい
Example Words
双子
ふたご (futago)
Twins
双方
そうほう (souhou)
Both parties
双眼鏡
そうがんきょう (sougankyou)
Binoculars
双方向
そうほうこう (souhoukou)
Two-way
Example Sentence
双方 が 合意しました。
そうほう が ごういしました。
souhou ga goui shimashita
Both parties reached an agreement.