Meanings
two
Radicals
Decomposition
⿱一一
Etymology
Ideographic: Two parallel lines; compare 一 (one) and 三 (three)
Writing Practice
Stroke Order
Used in compound words
Standalone, with つ suffix
Special reading for 二日
Special reading for 二十日
Words Using This Kanji
744 words totalcommander (JMSDF)
first lieutenant (JGSDF)
technical sergeant (JASDF)
sergeant first class (JGSDF)
you are only young once
daini (type of playing cards)
Nihi (the two former provinces of Hizen and Higo)
recent graduate looking to change jobs
second-degree murder (in US, etc. law)
second player (out of three)
four-of-a-kind and a pair in a dealt hand
hidden double eyelid
firstly vision, secondly footwork, thirdly courage, fourthly technique (the most important aspects of kendo)
double dip
being victimized after reporting sexual or other harassment
carbon dioxide fixation
double torture
suspensory muscle of the duodenum
type 2
duodecimal system