THE KANJI · N3 · 6 strokes
Both ; Old Japanese Coin ; Counter For Carriages (e.g., In A Train) ; Two
Readings on: リョウ
Kun readings: てる・ふたつ
両 — both
Readings depend on the word. In kun readings, the dot separates the kanji from its kana ending (okurigana).
Two-word kanji
Reading belongs to the complete word: it is not always deduced from isolated readings.
- 両親 — both parents; parents Word card → Source
- 両方 — both sides; the two parties Word card → Source
- 両替 — exchange; currency (delivered) Word card → Source
- 両眼 — both eyes Source
- 両側 — both sides Source
- 両者 — the pair; both Source