Japanese Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Japanese word
両方
Pronunciation
Romajiryōhō
Meaning
- nounboth
Example
二つの答えは両方とも正しいです。futa tsu no kota e wa ryō hō to mo tada shi i de su
Both answers are correct.
More examples
この靴は両方とも同じサイズです。ko no kutsu wa ryō hō to mo ona ji sa i zu de su
Both of these shoes are the same size.
Core concept
It treats two items, choices, or sides as one complete set rather than selecting only one.
Common phrases
両方ともryō hō to mo
both
Similar words
双方sōhō: The two sides or parties treated together as one set.
両者ryōsha: The two people or groups considered together.
Definition in Japanese
二つあるもののどちらも。futa tsu a ru mo no no do chi ra mo
Word origin
両 (ryō, "both") combines with 方 (hō, "side or direction") to form 両方 (ryōhō), literally referring to both sides.
Usage tips
- A speaker can use 両方 (ryōhō) to say that two offered choices are both included.
Other meanings
- both partiesnoun
- both sidesnoun
Opposites
- 片方katahōone sidenoun