Quick answer
両 is the kanji for "Both". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is てる (teru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Both
Also : Two
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 両 represents 'BOTH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of both.
On-reading: りょう — remember this sound by associating it with both. Kun-reading: てる.
Example Sentences
両方の意見を聞きました。
りょうほうのいけんをききました。
I listened to both opinions.
両国の関係が改善されました。
りょうこくのかんけいがかいぜんされました。
Relations between both countries improved.
Vocabulary using 両
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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