ふたつ

futatsu
nounBeginner two
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.

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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
+
counter suffix
suffix
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