Translation and Meaning of: 二 - ni
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 二 (ni) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ni
Kana: に
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: (num) two
Meaning in English: (num) two
Definition: One of the numbers.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (二) ni
The word 「二」 (ni) in the Japanese language represents the number two. Its etymology and meaning are quite clear, as it derives directly from the numeral in kanji for "two." Kanji are logographic characters used in the writing of Japanese that were adopted from Chinese writing, and 「二」 is a classic example of the simplicity and efficiency of kanji in describing basic numerical concepts. In addition to being used in simple counts, 「二」 also appears in a variety of contexts to represent pairs, doubles, or division into two.
The origin of the kanji 「二」 is quite straightforward. It is one of the clearest examples of how the earliest Chinese characters were conceived pictographically. Considered a primitive ideogram, it symbolizes two parallel lines to represent the number "two." This reflects the basic function of numbers in many ancient writing systems, where quantity was often expressed graphically. The kanji does not have complex radicals, which makes it quite easy to recognize and remember.
Use of the Word 「二」 in Different Contexts
- Numerical counting: 「二」 is often used in lists, phone numbers, addresses, and dates.
- In spoken language, the pronunciation "ni" is used in the same way as the numeral "two" in other languages.
- In the cultural context, it can be part of idiomatic expressions or represent pairs, such as in duos or groups of two.
In addition to its common use in counts, 「二」 is also an integral part of many compound words and expressions, where its meaning of "two" or "duality" brings additional nuances. An interesting example of its application is in the term 「二重」 (nijū), which means "double" or "duplicated." Here we can see the versatility and depth that the kanji can bring in different contexts.
How to Write in Japanese - (二) ni
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (二) ni:
Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "One of the numbers." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "(num) two" é "(二) ni".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(二) ni":
- 二 (ni) - Two
- 二つ (futatsu) - Two things
- ふた (futa) - Tampa or blanket, it can also refer to "two".
- にじゅう (nijuu) - Twenty (20)
- にじゅっ (nijyuu) - Twenty (variant of "nijuu")
- にじゅういち (nijuuichi) - Twenty-one (21)
- にじゅうに (nijuu ni) - Twenty-two (22)
- にじゅうさん (nijuu san) - Twenty-three (23)
- にじゅうし (nijuu shi) - Twenty-four (24)
- にじゅうご (nijuu go) - Twenty-five (25)
- にじゅうろく (nijuu roku) - Twenty-six (26)
- にじゅうしち (nijuu shichi) - Twenty-seven (27)
- にじゅうはち (nijuu hachi) - Twenty-eight (28)
- にじゅうく (nijuu ku) - Twenty-nine (29)
- にじゅうきゅう (nijuu kyuu) - Twenty-nine (variant of "nijuu ku")
- じ (ji) - Hour or unit of measurement
- じつ (jitsu) - Truth or reality
Words related to: 二
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: まっぷたつ
Romaji: mapputatsu
Meaning:
in two equal parts
Kana: ふつか
Romaji: futsuka
Meaning:
Second day of the month; two days
Kana: ふたつ
Romaji: futatsu
Meaning:
two
Kana: はつか
Romaji: hatsuka
Meaning:
twenty days; twentieth (day of month)
Kana: はたち
Romaji: hatachi
Meaning:
20 years old; 20th year.
Kana: ににん
Romaji: ninin
Meaning:
two people; a couple; a couple.
Kana: デート
Romaji: de-to
Meaning:
date; follow a date
Kana: ダブる
Romaji: daburu
Meaning:
coincide (fall on the same day); having two of something; repeat a school year after failing
Kana: ダブル
Romaji: daburu
Meaning:
good
Kana: あさねぼう
Romaji: asanebou
Meaning:
Oversleeping; wake up late.
Words with the same pronunciation: に ni
Example Sentences - (二) ni
Below are some example sentences:
私の年齢は二十五歳です。
Watashi no nenrei wa nijuugosai desu
My age is 25 years old.
My age is 25 years old.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 年齢 - noun that means "age"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 二十五 - numeral meaning "25"
- 歳 - suffix that indicates "years old"
- です - verb "to be" in the present affirmative
二つのりんごを食べました。
Futatsu no ringo wo tabemashita
I ate two apples.
- 二つの (futatsu no) - two
- りんご (ringo) - apples
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 食べました (tabemashita) - ate
二日酔いは辛いです。
Futsukayoi wa tsurai desu
The two-day hangover is tough.
A hangover is spicy.
- 二日酔い (futsukayoi) - two-day hangover
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 辛い (tsurai) - difficult, painful, bitter
- です (desu) - polite way of being
このパンを二つに割ってください。
Kono pan wo futatsu ni waratte kudasai
Please divide this bread into two pieces.
Divide this bread in two.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- パン - noun meaning "bread"
- を - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- 二つ - numeral meaning "two"
- に - particle indicating the destination or place where the action takes place
- 割って - verb "割る" conjugated in the imperative, meaning "to divide"
- ください - verb "くださる" conjugated in the imperative, meaning "please"
この二つの会社は合同して新しいプロジェクトを始めます。
Kono futatsu no kaisha wa gōdō shite atarashii purojekuto o hajimemasu
These two companies start a new project together.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 二つ - numeral meaning "two"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 会社 - noun meaning "company"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 合同して - compound verb meaning "to unite" or "to come together"
- 新しい - adjective meaning "new"
- プロジェクト - noun meaning "project"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 始めます - verb meaning "to begin"
二つの人を結び付ける力は愛です。
Futatsu no hito wo musubi tsukeru chikara wa ai desu
The power to connect two people is love.
- 二つの人を結び付ける力 - the force that unites two people
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 愛 - love
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
二人の心は結び付く。
Futari no kokoro wa musubi tsuku
The hearts of the two unite.
The two hearts are tied together.
- 二人 - "Duas pessoas" in Japanese
- の - Possession particle in Japanese
- 心 - "coração" in Japanese
- は - Japanese topic particle
- 結び付く - "Unite" or "connect" in Japanese
二つの物が等しいです。
Futatsu no mono ga hitoshii desu
The two objects are the same.
Two things are the same.
- 二つの物 - means "two objects" in Japanese.
- が - subject particle in Japanese.
- 等しい - It means "equal" in Japanese.
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate the existence or state of something.
二十日は私の誕生日です。
Nijuunichi wa watashi no tanjoubi desu
The 20th is my birthday.
Twenty days is my birthday.
- 二十日 - means "20th" in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 誕生日 - means "birthday" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, which indicates a statement or declaration
二人で行きましょう。
Futari de ikimashou
Let's go together, the two of us.
Let's go together.
- 二人 (futari) - It means "two people."
- で (de) - it is a particle that indicates the medium or the way something is done
- 行きましょう (ikimashou) - It is a verb that means "let's go" or "let's do"
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