Meaning

Primary

Double

Alternatives

Two Times, Twice, Twofold

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Something that is two times is double (or it is just simply two times). Of course, this all works with things like 三倍, 百倍, and 四十二倍 as well.

Reading

にばい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 二倍になる

    to double

    二倍にする

    to make something double

    二倍にふえる

    to increase twofold

Context Sentences

いつもの二倍の大きさのカップでコーヒーを飲みました。

I had some coffee in a cup that's twice as big as my usual cup.

テレビのボリュームを二倍にしてくれませんか?

Can you double the volume on the TV?

うわ!君のお兄さんって、君の二倍の体重があるんだね!

Wow! Your brother weighs twice as much as you, huh?

Kanji Composition