Japanese

ふたつ
Meaning: two; two things; two years old
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

二
つ

Example sentences

I ate two apples.
とりあえず、ビールを二つお願いします。
For now, two beers please.
この二つの単語には微妙な違いがある。
There is a subtle difference between these two words.
一人に二つずつ配りました。
I distributed two to each person.
二つの国の間で悲惨な戦争が始まった。
A tragic war began between the two countries.
彼は私より二つ年上です。
He is two years older than me.
道が二つに分かれている。
The road divides into two.
この二つのプランは、どっちも魅力的だ。
Both of these two plans are attractive.
新政策を巡って、二つのグループが激しく対立している。
The two groups are in sharp conflict over the new policy.
二つの国は長年敵対している。
The two countries have been hostile to each other for many years.

Usage Notes

Used for counting objects using the native Japanese numbering system. It can also refer to a person's age (two years old).

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