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二
二 (readings: に, ふた; Japanese kanji) means “two”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 二つ (two things).
What does 二 mean?
| Kanji | 二 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | two |
| Readings | に, ふた |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 二
二 is read に or ふた depending on the word.
Example words with 二
| Example | 二つ (two things) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14