English–Japanese

“number two” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinigō

Example

この箱が二号です。ko no bako ga ni gō de su

This box is number two.

Illustration for 二号 (number two)

How to say “number two” in Japanese

“Number two” in Japanese is 二号 (nigō).

二号 (nigō) identifies the second position or designation in an ordered series.

Full entry for 二号: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 二号

次の電車では二号車にお乗りください。tsugi no den sha de wa ni gō kuruma ni o no ri ku da sa i

Please board car two on the next train.

Tips for using 二号

  • The label 二号 (nigō) appears in compounds such as 二号店 (nigōten) for a second branch and 二号機 (nigōki) for a second machine.

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