Translation guide
Describes something that moves or operates in two directions, or involves mutual exchange.
Describing traffic, flow, communication, or a mechanism that goes both ways.
Standard term for 'two-way' in technical and everyday contexts, especially for communication or data flow.
This road is two-way traffic.
Often used for 'two-way' streets or traffic, literally 'facing' or 'opposite'.
Describing a relationship, agreement, or exchange that works both ways.
Common prefix meaning 'mutual' or 'two-way', used in formal and technical contexts.
Mutual understanding is important.
a spirit of two-way cooperation
Also used for mutual exchange, especially in communication.
a two-way trusting relationship
Idiomatic expression for a give-and-take, mutually beneficial relationship.
Referring to a device that can both send and receive signals.
Expressing that a situation requires effort from both sides.
Japanese often expresses this concept with phrases meaning 'mutual' or 'both sides' rather than a direct metaphor.
Trust is a two-way street.
Friendship is a two-way thing.
The English metaphor 'it's a two-way street' does not translate directly into Japanese. Use phrases like お互いさま (it's mutual) or 相互的 (reciprocal) instead.
Is this a two-way street?
We need two-way communication.
Two-way communication is important.
対面通行の道路
a two-way road
Literally 'both directions', used in contexts like traffic or movement.
You can go in both directions.
We have a two-way (give-and-take) relationship.