- futari two persons, two people, pair, couple
In casual conversation or writing, specify the number of people, often used alone or with a noun like 'de' (together) or 'to' (with). Neutral register.
二人で映画を見に行った。
Futari de eiga o mi ni itta.
We two went to see a movie.
あの二人は夫婦だ。
Ano futari wa fuufu da.
Those two are a married couple.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'hitori' (one person); 'futari' specifically means two, not a generic counter for two items.
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