Readings: ニ (Onyomi), ふた (Kunyomi)
Meaning: two
The kanji 二 means “two.” It is one of the basic numbers in Japanese and appears in many words such as 二人 (two people), 二月 (February), and 二日 (second day).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 二 (two) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 2 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | ニ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | ふた |
How to Write – Stroke Order
二 consists of two horizontal strokes. It’s very simple and represents the number 2.
- Draw the top horizontal line (shorter)
- Then draw the bottom line (longer)
Example Sentences
Japanese: 二人で映画を見ました。
Kana: ふたりでえいがをみました。
Romaji: Futari de eiga o mimashita.
English: Two people watched a movie.
Japanese: 二月に旅行します。
Kana: にがつにりょこうします。
Romaji: Nigatsu ni ryokou shimasu.
English: I will travel in February.
Japanese: 二つください。
Kana: ふたつください。
Romaji: Futatsu kudasai.
English: Two, please.
Vocabulary Using 二
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 二 | に | two |
| 二人 | ふたり | two people |
| 二月 | にがつ | February |
| 二日 | ふつか | second day of the month |
| 二重 | にじゅう | double |
N5 Grammar & Vocabulary
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