On Reading
Chinese reading
ニ
Kun Reading
Japanese reading
ふた(つ)ふた
Example Words
二つふたつ
two (things)
二日ふつか
2nd day of month
二人ふたり
two people
Memory Tip
Remember this kanji
Two horizontal lines stacked = two. Just like holding up two fingers!
Common Mistakes
Watch out for
Keep both lines the same length. The top line is often slightly shorter in handwriting.
Radical
Building block
二two
JLPTBooks Editorial Team
Japanese Language Education Specialists
Last updated:
Master All JLPT Kanji
Practice kanji with flashcards, stroke order guides, and quiz yourself to prepare for the JLPT.