二重
nijūnoun★Intermediate— double
general
double; dual; twofold
二重の意味がある。
It has a double meaning.
二重の窓ガラス
double-pane glass
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Often used to describe something that has two layers or aspects.
music
double (in music, e.g., double bass)
二重奏
duet
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In musical contexts, it can refer to instruments or voices performing in pairs.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
二重 is often used to describe physical layers (e.g., double-pane windows) or abstract concepts (e.g., double meanings).
⚡Gold Rule
Prefix Usage
When used as a prefix (二重の), it modifies nouns to indicate they have two layers or aspects.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 二 (two) and 重 (layer, fold).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a noun or as a prefix (二重の) to describe something with two layers or aspects.
Word Breakdown
二
two
root重
layer, fold
root和英辞典