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.
"The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake."
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verb To make or become twice as large.
"If you double the recipe, you will need a much larger pan."
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noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.
"The singer's double looked so similar that fans waved at him in the street."
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double in a sentence
- The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake.
- We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive.
- If you double the recipe, you will need a much larger pan.
- The company doubled its profits within two years.
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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: "The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake." 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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