二三

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See also: 二、三

Chinese

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two three
simp. and trad.
(二三)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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二三

  1. two or three
  2. a small and uncertain number, a few

Verb

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二三

  1. to change frequently

Japanese

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 1
さん
Grade: 1

Alternative forms

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Noun

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()(さん) (nisan

  1. two or three, a few
    • 190506, Natsume Sōseki, I Am a Cat (text here)
      二三(にさん)(まい)()枯菊(かれぎく)(しげ)みに()ちた
      nisan-mai no ha ga karegiku no shigemi ni ochita
      a few leaves fell onto the thicket of withered chrysanthemum

Usage notes

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The word 二三(にさん) (nisan) can be used for ambiguity to indicate some amount, even when the speaker knows the correct amount.