二 (リャン) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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two
Chinese-derived reading used primarily in mahjong and some counting expressions. Not the standard Japanese word for 'two' (which is に or ふた).
from Chinese liǎng
both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train)
Similar words
- 二
Standard Japanese reading for 'two', used in everyday counting and most contexts.
- 二つ
Native Japanese counting word for 'two' (general counter).
Etymology
Borrowed from Chinese 'liǎng' (兩/两), meaning 'two'. Used in Japanese primarily in mahjong terminology and some specialized counting contexts.
