Explore 両 in words for pairs and exchange. Connect its reading with each whole word.
The idea
両 has 6 strokes and is commonly read りょう in compounds: 両親（りょうしん）, 両方（りょうほう）, 両手（りょうて） and 両替（りょうがえ）. Follow the linked stroke diagram.
Examples
- 両親は大阪に住んでいます。Both my parents live in Osaka.
- 私は両方とも好きです。I like both.
- 箱を両手で持ってください。Please hold the box with both hands.
- 道の両側に木があります。There are trees on both sides of the road.
- 銀行でお金を両替します。I exchange money at the bank.
- 両者が同意しました。Both people agreed.
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Watch out
両方 means both of two options; 両替 means exchanging money, not simply both. Learn the meaning of each compound.
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Write the reading of 両親 in hiragana.
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りょうしん
両親 is りょうしん: the two parents.
Write the reading of 両替 in hiragana.
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りょうがえ
両替 is りょうがえ: currency exchange; 替 is read がえ here.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿方（りょうほう）［両／車］.
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両
両 completes 両方（りょうほう）, meaning both options.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 両親 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 両替 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿方（りょうほう）［両／車］.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 両 using the stroke diagram, then cover the examples and make a sentence with 両方.