双子・二子・ふた子|ふたごfutago[0]heiban (flat)
そうしsoushi
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Which spelling to use
双子双子 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it as your default when writing the word.
二子二子 is less common than 双子. It is a kanji-only variant, so learners should generally choose 双子 instead.
ふた子ふた子 is less common than 二子 and 双子. It combines kana with kanji, but learners should generally choose 双子 instead.
Definitions
- nountwins; twin
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym双生児そうせいじWrittenLiterary synonym of 双子, found chiefly in written or formal contexts. In conversation and everyday writing, 双子 is the standard word.
Choose 双子 for twins in everyday speech and ordinary writing; reserve 双生児 for literary or formal prose where an elevated term is appropriate.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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