Japanese symbol for “pair”
両者
りょうしゃ
Romaji: ryousha
pair; the two; both persons; both things
In Japanese, pair is 両者, read りょうしゃ (ryousha).
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
- n pair; the two; both persons; both things
Kanji and stroke order
both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train)
on: リョウ
kun: てる、ふたつ
kun: てる、ふたつ
6 strokes · JLPT 2
Other Japanese words for “pair”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 双 | そう sou | pair |
| 対 | つい tsui | pair; couple; set |
| 一番 | ひとつがい hitotsugai | pair; couple; brace |
| 一足 | いっそく issoku | a pair (of shoes or socks) |
| ペア | ペア pea | pair; set of two |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 車両 | しゃりょう sharyou | (wheeled) vehicle; car; (railroad) car |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 両方 | りょうほう ryouhou | both; both sides; both parties |
| 両手 | りょうて ryoute | both hands; both arms |
| 両面 | りょうめん ryoumen | both sides; two sides; double-sided |
| 患者 | かんじゃ kanja | patient |
| 記者 | きしゃ kisha | reporter; journalist |
| 業者 | ぎょうしゃ gyousha | trader; dealer; businessperson |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pair”.
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