双
pair · set · comparison · counter for pairs
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of two birds. Two.
Symbolism
Twins, both sides, pair. Represents two.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 双
Four-Character Compounds
天下無双
てんかむそう
peerless; unequaled; unequalled
沙羅双樹
さらそうじゅ
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
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
海内無双
かいだいむそう
unparalleled in the whole country
古今無双
ここんむそう
unparalleled in history
忠勇無双
ちゅうゆうむそう
of peerless loyalty and bravery
当代無双
とうだいむそう
being unsurpassed (unparalleled) at present
Anime & Manga
異世界でチート能力を手にした俺は、現実世界をも無双する ～レベルアップは人生を変えた～
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too
A well-known work with 双 in its Japanese title.
双星の陰陽師
Twin Star Exorcists
A well-known work with 双 in its Japanese title.
ゼロの使い魔 ～双月の騎士～
The Familiar of Zero: Knight of the Twin Moons
A well-known work with 双 in its Japanese title.
追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
A well-known work with 双 in its Japanese title.
DARKER THAN BLACK -流星の双子-
Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor
A well-known work with 双 in its Japanese title.
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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?
双 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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