二
two二つのリンゴがあります
There are two apples.
general
The number two; representing a quantity of two items or units.
二人の友達が来ました
Two friends came.
Used in counting, measurements, and ordinal positions.
general
Second in a sequence or order.
二番目の本を読んでください
Please read the second book.
Often used in ordinal contexts, such as second place or second floor.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Ordinal Usage
'二' can be used to indicate the second position in a sequence, such as '二番目' (second place).
Gold Rule
Counting
'二' is used for counting objects, time, and other measurable quantities.
Word Origin
Derived from classical Chinese numerals, representing the concept of two.
Usage Notes
In Japanese, '二' is used for counting and ordinal positions. It can also be used in compound words to indicate pairs or duality.
Word Breakdown
二
two
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