double in Japanese
double in Japanese is 双, 二倍, 二重 — double means twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
double in Japanese
双
Pronounced: sō
二倍
Pronounced: nibai
Of twice the quantity.
二重
Pronounced: nijuu
Of twice the quantity.
替え玉
Pronounced: kaedama
二倍
Pronounced: nibai
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
二重
Pronounced: nijuu
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
二倍
Pronounced: nibai
(transitive) To multiply by two.
複製
Pronounced: fukusei
What does "double" mean?
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adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
"We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive."
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verb To make or become twice as large.
"The company doubled its profits within two years."
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noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.
"The actress used a stunt double for the car chase scene."
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double in a sentence
- We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive.
- The hotel room came with a double bed.
- The company doubled its profits within two years.
- Prices have doubled since the pandemic began.
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What is "double" in Japanese?
"double" in Japanese is 双, 二倍, 二重. double means: Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
How do you pronounce 双?
"double" in Japanese is 双, pronounced "sō".
How do you use "double" in a sentence?
Example: "We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive." In Japanese, "double" is 双, 二倍, 二重.
Are there other ways to say "double" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "double": 双, 二倍, 二重, 替え玉, 複製.
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