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Japanese symbol for “duplex”

Romaji: nijuu
double; two-fold; two layers; duplex

In Japanese, duplex is , read (nijuu).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. adj-no, n double; two-fold; two layers; duplex
  2. pref diplo-; dipl-
  3. n double-edged eyelid; double eyelid; creased eyelid

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

two, two radical (no. 7)
on: ニ、ジ
kun: ふた、ふた.つ、ふたたび
2 strokes · JLPT 4
heavy, important, esteem
on: ジュウ、チョウ
kun: え、おも.い、おも.り、おも.なう
9 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “duplex”

WordReadingMeaning
にけんだて nikendateduplex (house)
にれんしき nirenshikiduplex
にじゅうつうしん nijuutsuushinduplex
デュプレックス deyupurekkusuduplex (house, transmission system, etc.)

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ふたつ futatsutwo
にぐう niguuthe Two Ise Shrines
にるいだ niruidatwo-base hit; double
にるい niruisecond base
にぶん nibunhalving; dividing (into two parts); bisection
いっせきにちょう issekinichoukilling two birds with one stone
じゅうよう juuyouimportant; essential; significant
たいじゅう taijuu(body) weight

See also: Chinese symbol for “duplex”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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