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[りょう(両)]
ryou
prefix, no adjective, counter, noun

English Meaning(s) for 両

prefix, no adjective
  1. both (hands, parents, sides, etc.)
counter
  1. counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles
noun
  1. ryō; tael; traditional unit of weight (for gold, silver and drugs), 4-5 monme, 15-19 g
  2. ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
  3. ryō; traditional measure of fabric, 2 tan
  4. ryō; tael; unit of weight under the Ritsuryo system, 1/16 kin, 42-43 g
counter
  1. counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
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Definition and Synonyms for 両

Ii the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
Synonyms: もろ, 両, 両, 二

Meanings for each kanji in 両

» both; old Japanese coin; counter for carriages (e.g., in a train); two

Categories 両 is a member of

Digit one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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Sample Sentences for 両

It's a tossup as to who will win; both teams are about the same in quality.
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After the heavy rains, the river overflowed its banks.
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He mediated between the two parties.
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She put her elbows on her knees.
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This train is made up of seven cars.
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