English–Japanese

“in two” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimapputatsu

Example

木の枝を真っ二つに折りました。ki no eda o ma pputa tsu ni o ri ma shi ta

I broke the tree branch in two.

Illustration for 真っ二つ (in two)

How to say “in two” in Japanese

“In two” in Japanese is 真っ二つ (mapputatsu).

Focuses on a whole being split decisively so that two distinct pieces or sides remain.

Full entry for 真っ二つ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 真っ二つ

厚い段ボールを真っ二つに切りました。atsu i dan bō ru o ma pputa tsu ni ki ri ma shi ta

I cut the thick cardboard in two.

Tips for using 真っ二つ

  • 真っ二つ (mapputatsu) does not necessarily mean two equal halves, because it emphasizes a clear division into two rather than equal size.

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