Japanese

ふたり
Meaning: two people; the two of them
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

二
人

Example sentences

The two of them are very close.
二人は心をいつにして、同じ目標に向かった。
The two shared one heart and moved toward the same goal.
この荷物は重いので、二人で運ぼう。
Since this luggage is heavy, let's carry it with two people.
夕日に二人の影が長く伸びた。
Two shadows stretched long in the setting sun.
会議で二人の意見が真っ向からぶつかった
The opinions of the two people clashed head-on in the meeting.
二人の愛は永遠に続くと信じていた。
I believed their love would last forever.
あの二人は、歩き方までそっくりの親子だ。
Those two are a parent and child who even walk exactly the same way.
二人の意見が完全に一致した。
The opinions of the two people coincided perfectly.
二人は周りに聞こえないように小声で話していた。
The two were talking in low voices so those around them wouldn't hear.
喧嘩をした後、二人の間に気まずい雰囲気が流れた。
After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.

Usage Notes

Refers to two human beings. Can be used for a couple, friends, or any pair of people.

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