ペア

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: ペアー
JLPT:N1
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1

A pair: two items or people grouped together as a set; a duo or matched set.

Noun

Examples

この靴はペアで販売されています。

These shoes are sold as a pair.

会場はペアで申し込みが多かった。

There were many registrations for pairs at the venue.

友達とペアでプレゼントを選んだ。

I chose a present in a pair with my friend.

2

A pair-oared boat in rowing: a boat class with two rowers (one oar each).

Noun

Examples

オリンピックにはシングルやペアなど複数の種目がある。

The Olympics include several rowing events such as singles and pairs.

彼らはペアで出場して銀メダルを獲った。

They competed as a pair and won the silver medal.

3

In card games (especially poker), a 'pair' is a hand containing two cards of the same rank.

NounCard Games

Examples

彼はポーカーでワンペアを作って勝った。

He made a pair in poker and won.

この手札はペア二つ(ツーペア)なので強い方だ。

This hand has two pairs, so it's relatively strong.

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