双

双 — pair, set, comparison

Learn the correct stroke order for 双 (pair), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school4 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 4

On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ふたfuta、たぐいtagui、ならぶnarabu、ふたつfutatsu

Strokes4

Radical又

Frequency#1029

Meaningspair, set, comparison, counter for pairs

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

双子ふたごtwins; twinnoun

双方そうほうboth parties; both sidesnoun

双葉ふたばseed leaves (of a dicot); cotyledons; budnoun

双そうpairnoun

双眼鏡そうがんきょうbinoculars; field glassesnoun

双生児そうせいじtwinsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 双 (pair) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 又.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 双 is #1029, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

双子ふたご — twins; twin

双方そうほう — both parties; both sides

双葉ふたば — seed leaves (of a dicot); cotyledons; bud

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (又)

又or again 及reach out 反anti-収income 友friend 取take 受accept 叔uncle

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 双 have?

The kanji 双 (pair) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 双?

双 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 双 mean?

双 means: pair, set, comparison, counter for pairs. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: ふた, たぐい, ならぶ, ふたつ.

What JLPT level is 双?

双 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.