双
pair · set · comparison · counter for pairs
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two birds. Two.
Symbolism
Twins, both sides, pair. Represents two.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天下無双
てんかむそう
peerless; unequaled; unequalled; peerless
沙羅双樹
さらそうじゅ
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia); sal (tree) (Shorea robusta)
国士無双
こくしむそう
distinguished person; thirteen orphans; winning hand containing one of each terminal and honor tile plus one extra copy of any of them; distinguished person
海内無双
かいだいむそう
unparalleled in the whole country; unparalleled in the whole country
古今無双
ここんむそう
unparalleled in history; unparalleled in history
忠勇無双
ちゅうゆうむそう
of peerless loyalty and bravery; of peerless loyalty and bravery
当代無双
とうだいむそう
being unsurpassed (unparalleled) at present; being unsurpassed (unparalleled) at present
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 双 mean in Japanese?
双 means pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs.
How do you read 双?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: ふた、たぐい、ならぶ、ふたつ (futa, tagui, narabu, futatsu).
How many strokes does 双 have?
双 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 又 (again).
Is 双 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 双 (pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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