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 totaldual personality
double-glazed window
diphthong
two-color
three-legged race
party of two
two-wire-system
being engaged in two trades at the same time
lining out to second base
getting two crops a year
staff sergeant
private
branch roads
sixteen
two parts
halving
two-sworded (samurai)
double-dealing
two ways (e.g. of interpreting a word)
right in half