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両
両 (readings: りょう; Japanese kanji) means “both”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 両親 (parents).
What does 両 mean?
| Kanji | 両 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | both |
| Readings | りょう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 両
両 is read りょう depending on the word.
Example words with 両
| Example | 両親 (parents) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14