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双
pair · set · both · two
N2On: そうKun: ふた
Memory Aid
The kanji 双 looks like two identical, mirrored objects or people standing side by side, emphasizing the idea of a 'pair'.
'Sou' — It's SO easy to see these are a PAIR of things.
'Futa' — 'FUTA' is like 'futatsu' (two), reminding you of two items in a PAIR.
Vocabulary
双子ふたごtwins
双方向そうほうこうtwo-way, bidirectional
双眼鏡そうがんきょうbinoculars
双葉ふたばtwo leaves, sprout, seedling
Example Sentences
その双子の兄弟はよく似ている。
Those twin brothers look very similar.
このラジオは双方向通信が可能です。
This radio is capable of two-way communication.
山の上から双眼鏡で景色を見た。
I looked at the scenery from the top of the mountain with binoculars.
双方が合意に達した。
Both sides reached an agreement.