両

Meaning

Both, two, counter for train cars · ambos, los dos

Readings

• On (音読み): リョウ
• Kun (訓読み): —

Example words

• 両親（りょうしん）— parents
• 両方（りょうほう）— both
• 両替（りょうがえ）— currency exchange

Structure

Radical 一 (いち · One) · 6 strokes · school grade 3

Watch out

両方 = both (ambos), 両親 = both parents. Also the counter for train cars: 十両編成 = a 10-car train. Compare 雨 (rain): 両 has no drops inside.