noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
double meaning; two meanings; amphibolous
Refers to a word, phrase, or statement that can be interpreted in two different ways. Often used in discussions of ambiguity, wordplay, or rhetoric.
This word can be interpreted in two ways.
His reply was ambiguous, and I couldn't tell how he really felt.
Compound of 両 (both) and 義 (meaning). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from Sino-Japanese elements.