両～
りょう～
ryou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
両～ (りょう～ (ryou)) means "both ~". It is read りょう～ (ryou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
both ~
Also : the two ~ · either ~
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Meaning ·
The word 両～ (りょう～) means 'both ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of both ~.
Example Sentences
両国の代表が会議で話し合った。
りょうこくのだいひょうがかいぎではなしあった。
Representatives of both countries discussed at the conference.
両親に感謝の気持ちを伝えました。
りょうしんにかんしゃのきもちをつたえました。
I conveyed my feelings of gratitude to both parents.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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