Meaning
Two; the number 2
used in counting, dates, and sequences.
- 二月 — February
- 二人 — two people
- 二時 — two o’clock
- 第二 — second (ranking/order)
- 二度 — twice; two times
- 二本 — two long objects (like pens or bottles)
“二” is simple and fundamental. Recognizing this character helps learners grasp the basics of counting in Japanese and understand compound words involving numbers.
二人で 行きます。
We’ll go as a pair.
二時に 会いましょう。
Let’s meet at 2 o’clock.