二部
Meanings
1
two parts; two copies
Used as a quantity expression: something is divided into two parts, or two copies of a document are needed. For copies, 部 functions like a counter.
Please print two copies of the materials.
This report is divided into two parts.
2
part two; the second part
Refers to the second part of a work, program, or document. 第二部 or 第2部 is often clearer, but 二部 can appear in headings or short references.
The table of contents says, "Part Two: Practical Section."
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を二部用意するto prepare two copies of something
I prepared two copies of the meeting materials.
- 二部が始まるfor part two (of a performance, event, etc.) to begin
After the intermission, the second part of the concert began.
- 〈事〉を二部に分けるto divide something into two parts
The program was broadcast divided into two parts.