双: the kanji for pair; both
双 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means pair; both. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
双 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
双 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 双方そうほう · sōhō | both parties |
| 双眼鏡そうがんきょう · sōgankyō | binoculars |
ふた (futa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 双子ふたご · futago | twins |
| 双子座ふたござ · futagoza | Gemini |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 双方の意見を聞いてから判断する。Sōhō no iken o kiite kara handan suru.I will decide after hearing both sides.
- 双眼鏡で野鳥を観察した。Sōgankyō de yachō o kansatsu shita.I watched wild birds through binoculars.
- あの二人は双子の兄弟だ。Ano futari wa futago no kyōdai da.Those two are twin brothers.
- 契約の内容に双方が合意した。Keiyaku no naiyō ni sōhō ga gōi shita.Both parties agreed to the terms of the contract.
- 双子なのに性格が全然違う。Futago na noni seikaku ga zenzen chigau.They are twins, but their personalities are completely different.
Questions about 双
How many strokes does 双 have?
双 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 双?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). The kun readings are futa (ふた).
What JLPT level is 双?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 双
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.