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両者 (ryousha) Japanese meaning: both (of two) | Kotomora
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The opinions of the two differ greatly.
There is almost nothing in common between the two.
Usage patterns 両りょう 者しゃ とも 〜 both (parties/people) alike ~
Neither of the two sides gave an inch.
両りょう 者しゃ の 間あいだ で 〜 between the two (parties)
Negotiations are continuing between the two parties.
両りょう 者しゃ を 比ひ 較かく する to compare the two (things/people)
The expert discussed the two by comparing them.
両りょう 者しゃ が 対たい 立りつ する the two parties are in conflict/opposition
The two sides are at odds over that issue.
Kanji 両 both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train) Related words 双方 is used for abstract sides or parties in a relationship (e.g. negotiations), while 両者 emphasizes two distinct, often previously mentioned entities.
両方 is the casual, everyday word for 'both' of two things, whereas 両者 is more formal and typical of written or analytical Japanese.
両者 is a neutral way to say 'both parties/both people', while 甲乙 specifically assigns the labels 'A' and 'B' to two parties or items, often in formal or contractual contexts.
両者 is a general term for 'both parties/sides' in any context, while 両軍 specifically refers to two opposing armies or competing teams.
両者 is a neutral term for 'both parties' usable for people, groups, or things, while 両氏 specifically and respectfully refers to two named individuals.
Don't confuse with 前者 means 'the former' (the first-mentioned of two), while 両者 means 'both' of them together, not just one.
三者 refers to three people or parties, whereas 両者 (same formal register) refers to only two.
Etymology Compound of 両 (ryō, 'both') and 者 (sha, 'person' or 'thing'). The kanji 者 can refer to people or, by extension, things, giving the word its broad applicability to any two entities.
