Both
Both Sides, Both Ways
noun, の adjective
Here you have both directions / ways. Every time you have to choose between something it's like having to choose between two ways. That's why this word is simply both.
Close to the kanji is the meaning both sides, as well. Learn either for 両方, they're pretty similar.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
父も母も、両方ともフランス人です。
Both my father and mother are French.
両方の手を力いっぱい上げて下さい。
Please raise both your hands with as much power as possible.
両方とも私のかき氷です。
Both are my shaved ice.