Meaning

Primary

Two Machines

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you combine these two kanji, you should be able to see how it forms the word two machines.

Reading

にだい
  • 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

  • ノートパソコン二台

    two laptops

    プレイステーション二台

    two PlayStations

    スマートフォン二台

    two smartphones

Context Sentences

母にスポーツカーをニ台プレゼントした。

I gave my mother two sports cars as presents.

わたしのデスクにはモニターがニ台あります。

There are two monitors on my desk.

しごととプライベートで、スマホをニ台もちしてる人はたくさんいる。

There are many people who have two smartphones; one for work and one private.

Kanji Composition