Meaning

Primary

Both

Alternatives

Both Sides, Both Ways

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Here you have both directions / ways. Every time you have to choose between something it's like having to choose between two ways. That's why this word is simply both.

Close to the kanji is the meaning both sides, as well. Learn either for 両方, they're pretty similar.

Reading

りょうほう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 両方をもつ

    to hold both

    両方を行う

    to carry out both

    両方をする

    to do both

Context Sentences

父も母も、両方ともフランス人です。

Both my father and mother are French.

両方の手を力いっぱい上げて下さい。

Please raise both your hands with as much power as possible.

両方とも私のかき氷です。

Both are my shaved ice.

Kanji Composition