二 – Two (Ni / Futatsu Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 二.
Kanji 二 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
二 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 二月 (nigatsu – February) and 二階 (nikai – second floor).
Used when counting two items, such as りんごが二つ (ringo ga futatsu – two apples).
二 Stroke Order – How to Write 二
二 is written with 2 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write two horizontal strokes from top to bottom, the bottom stroke slightly longer.
Common Words Using 二 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 二, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 二
See 二 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
りんごが二つあります。
りんごが ふたつ あります。
Ringo ga futatsu arimasu.
There are two apples.
私たちは二人で映画を見ました。
わたしたちは ふたりで えいがを みました。
Watashitachi wa futari de eiga o mimashita.
The two of us watched a movie.
二月は寒いです。
にがつは さむいです。
Nigatsu wa samui desu.
February is cold.
教室は二階にあります。
きょうしつは にかいに あります。
Kyoushitsu wa nikai ni arimasu.
The classroom is on the second floor.
彼は二回、日本に行きました。
かれは にかい、にほんに いきました。
Kare wa nikai, nihon ni ikimashita.
He has been to Japan twice.
Frequently Asked Questions About 二
What does the Kanji 二 mean?
二 means two. It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji and appears in many everyday words such as 二人 (futari, two people) and 二月 (nigatsu, February).
What is the Onyomi reading of 二?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 二 is ニ (ni), as in 二月 (nigatsu, February) and 二階 (nikai, second floor).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 二?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 二 is ふた.つ (futatsu, two things), also seen in 二人 (futari, two people).
How many strokes does 二 have?
二 is written with 2 strokes.
Is 二 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 二 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is one of the first number kanji beginners learn.
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