ふたつ

futatsu
two

リンゴがふたつあります。

There are two apples.


formal

The Japanese word for the number two, used to count objects or people.

ふたつの選択肢があります。

There are two options.

Used for counting objects, people, or concepts. Often used in casual and formal contexts.

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Pro Tip

Counting Objects

Use 'ふたつ' to count pairs of objects, such as apples, books, or people.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Japanese numeral '二' (に, ni) with the counter suffix 'つ' (tsu).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation to count pairs of items. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

ふた
two
root
+
つ
counter suffix
suffix
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