両 — Both
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Literally both (両) of your parent (親) figures make up both parents.
Looking in both (両) of the (possible) direction (方) options means looking at both sides.
Both (両) gentlemen / persons (氏): both people.
Frequently Asked Questions About 両 (Both)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 両 (Both)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 両 ("Both", read as りょう) is: A delivery man is carrying baskets full of Oreos (りょう) on both of his shoulders... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 両 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 両 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 両 means "Both". Its primary reading is りょう (On'yomi: りょう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 両?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 両 include: 両親 (りょうしん - both parents), 両方 (りょうほう - both sides), 両氏 (りょうし - both persons, both of them).
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