Meaning

Primary

Two Hundred

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

When you have two hundreds, you have two hundred.

Reading

にひゃく
  • 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

  • 二百ポンド

    two hundred pounds

    二百ドル

    two hundred dollars

    二百円

    two hundred yen

Context Sentences

この竹は二百センチです。

This bamboo is 200 cm long.

日本で二百センチメートルの人は中々見ません。

In Japan, we don't see many people who are 200 cm tall.

二百人ものダーツ名人があつまった。

Two hundred dart masters gathered.

Kanji Composition