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pair · set · both · two
N2
On: 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.

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