両～
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Prefix meaning 'both' or 'two'. Attaches to nouns to indicate both items, e.g., 『両手』 (ryōte, 'both hands') or 『両国』 (ryōkoku, 'both countries').
Theme
At a family gathering, User talks with their cousin Satoshi about balancing hobbies and work.
両～
りょう～
both ~
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Memory Hook
Think of 'both' as 'two' things together — 『両』 (ryō) sounds like 'rye-oh', and you can imagine two loaves of rye bread representing both items.
Cultural Note
『両～』 (ryō～, 'both ~') is commonly used in everyday Japanese, such as in 『両親』 (ryōshin, 'both parents') or 『両方』 (ryōhō, 'both sides / Things'), emphasizing inclusivity.
Forms
Base: 両～Prefix meaning 'both' or 'two'. Attaches to nouns to indicate both items, e.g., 『両手』 (ryōte, 'both hands') or 『両国』 (ryōkoku, 'both countries').