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 totalduplex
marriage vows
two-phase
two-line heading
pair
second wife
bisection
having two horses draw (e.g. a carriage)
double
second crop
210th day (from the first day of spring according to the lunar calendar)
instrumental duet
both people
bivalve
for a second time
second-rate
two-base hit
night and day
runner-up
right in half