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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

The patient implored, "Please ... Break my arms!"
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The mother took her child in her arms.
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He stretched his arms and welcomed us.
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After the heavy rains, the river overflowed its banks.
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Burning the candle at both ends reduces the candle to wax in a hurry - just like a playboy having a pretty girl on each arm.
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