Japanese symbol for “two”
二
に
Romaji: ni
two; 2
In Japanese, two is 二, read に (ni).
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
- num two; 2
Written forms: 二、２、弐、弍. Readings: に、ふた、ふ、ふう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “two”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 二つ | ふたつ futatsu | two |
| 両者 | りょうしゃ ryousha | pair; the two; both persons |
| 両 | りゃん ryan | two |
| 両方とも | りょうほうとも ryouhoutomo | the two; both |
| 二本 | にほん nihon | two (long cylindrical things) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 二つ | ふたつ futatsu | two |
| 二宮 | にぐう niguu | the Two Ise Shrines |
| 二塁打 | にるいだ niruida | two-base hit; double |
| 二塁 | にるい nirui | second base |
| 二分 | にぶん nibun | halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection |
| 一石二鳥 | いっせきにちょう issekinichou | killing two birds with one stone |
See also: Chinese symbol for “two”.
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