Meaning of 両 in Japanese
Definition of 両
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(n, pref) both (e.g. both shoulders, etc.)
両地域は宗教と文化が違っている。
The two regions differ in religion and culture. -
(n) ryo (obsolete unit of currency)
この列車は七両編成です。
This train is made up of seven cars. - 41-42 g (one sixteenth of a kin)
- 2 tan (measure of fabric size)
- (ctr) counter for carriages (e.g. in a train)
Words related to 両
- (n) killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
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(n) cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive (drastic) measure; cutting the (Gordian) knot
もう少しやさしく意見してあげたらどうなの。一刀両断のもと切り捨てられた彼の立場も考えてよ。
Why don't you try expressing your opinion a little more gently? Think about how he feels getting told flatly that he's being cut loose.
- (n-adv) one vehicle
- one ryou (an old coin)
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(n) (a) day or two
一両日中にご返事します。
I will give you an answer in a day or two.
- (n) (a) year or two
- (n) convoy
- (n) both houses of Parliament (Diet)
