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両 kanji: meaning “both”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
both
On'yomi
リョウ
Kun'yomi
てる、ふたつ

Picture story to remember 両

Under one 一 ceiling sits a mountain (山), and both of you share it.

Parts in this story:一, 山

How to write 両: stroke order

両 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 両

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Kanji that share parts with 両.