Rare mathematical term; almost always seen in the compound 偶数 rather than as a standalone word.
See also: 偶数
偶 is a mathematical term for an even number, but it is rarely used alone.
Rare literary or classical term for a spouse; modern Japanese uses 配偶者 or 連れ合い.
In classical texts, 偶 is sometimes used to mean spouse.
配偶者 is the common modern word for 'spouse', whereas 偶 is a rare literary term for the same idea that is almost never used by itself.
coincidence; chance; accident · by chance; unexpectedly; accidentally · contingency
combination; pairing · spouse; husband or wife; partner · married couple; husband and wife
idol; image; statue
accidental; incidental; sudden outbreak
even number
earthen figure; clay figure · dogū; Jōmon clay figurine
pair; couple · contraposition
puppet; doll
accidental work; something done by chance
Rare standalone kanji form; normally encountered in compounds such as 偶数 (even number) or 配偶者 (spouse).
The kanji 偶 originally means 'pair' or 'by chance', giving rise to the mathematical sense 'even number' and the spousal sense 'mate'. The standalone use is rare; both meanings are normally expressed in compounds.
couple of forces; force couple
impromptu poem
contingent cause
random thoughts; stray reflections
impromptu; spontaneous creation
having an accident; unexpected occurrence
impromptu poem
conversation; chat