弐 (èr) - Two & used as an alternative form for the number

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èr ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 弋

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弐 · èr

Two;

used as an alternative form for the number two, particularly in financial or formal contexts to prevent alteration.

Twoused as an alternative form for the number

Usage highlights

Formal numeral twoTwenty yenTwo hundredTwo thousandLegal document numeral

Synonyms

  • 二— two (standard form)
  • 两— two (for counting)

Antonyms

  • 壱— one (formal)
  • 一— one (standard)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is the formal numeral two (弐) used in documents.
  • The amount was written as 弐拾円 (twenty yen) on the check.
  • In Japanese legal documents, 弐 is used instead of 二.

Collocations

  • Formal numeral two(弐)
  • Twenty yen(弐拾円)
  • Two hundred(弐百)
  • Two thousand(弐千)
  • Legal document numeral(弐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 弐 is one of the daiji (大字) used in Japanese legal and financial documents to prevent fraud.
  • It originated from Chinese but is now primarily used in Japanese contexts.
  • Part of a set with 壱 (one) and 参 (three) for formal numbering.

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