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What is the Kanji for 'Both' and 'Pair'? | 双

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Both' and 'Pair', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Both' and 'Pair' is 双.

    kanji

    双

    Meaning

    Both, Pair

    Reading

    kunyomiふた

    futa

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    又Again

    Example Word

    双方: both. The Japanese noun '双方 (そうほう)' means 'both' or 'both parties'. It is used to refer to two sides, parties, or aspects of a situation. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts to emphasize the involvement or agreement of two parties. For example: Both parties agreed「双方が同意した」(そうほうがどういした). Both sides are responsible「双方が責任を負う」(そうほうがせきにんをおう). The word is neutral and can be applied to people, groups, or abstract concepts.

    Radical

    又

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1392

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 双

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    kanji

    又

    Meaning

    Again

Words Using 双

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    双子

    Meaning

    Twins

    word

    双方

    Meaning

    Both

Kanji Related to 双 Through the Part 又

These 19 kanji contain the part 又 as well.

    kanji

    友

    Meaning

    Friend

    kanji

    皮

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    痩

    Meaning

    Thin

    kanji

    寝

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    取

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    浸

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    受

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    支

    Meaning

    Branch, Support

    kanji

    叙

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

    kanji

    捜

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    反

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    侵

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    隻

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    騒

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    kanji

    収

    Meaning

    Obtain

    kanji

    叔

    Meaning

    Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

    kanji

    奴

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    祭

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    度

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

Learn the Kanji 双

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 双 mean?

双 means 'Both' and 'Pair'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.