偶
偶·accidental, even number, spouse
- On-yomi
- グウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 偶然 | ぐうぜん | coincidence, by chance |
| 配偶者 | はいぐうしゃ | spouse |
| 偶数 | ぐうすう | even number |
| 偶々 | たまたま | by chance, happening to |
Example sentences
駅で偶然先生に会った。
えきでぐうぜんせんせいにあった。
I ran into my teacher at the station by chance.
二、四、六は偶数です。
に、よん、ろくはぐうすうです。
Two, four and six are even numbers.
申込書に配偶者の名前を書いてください。
もうしこみしょにはいぐうしゃのなまえをかいてください。
Please write your spouse's name on the application.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 配偶者 as はいぐうもの — it is はいぐうしゃ
- Mixing up 偶数 (even) with 奇数 (きすう, odd)
Memory aid
Picture it
A person (亻) standing beside a pair — two things happening to line up.
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