これを2つ
kore o futatsu
The English phrase "two of this" is expressed in Japanese as これを2つ (kore o futatsu).
In a shop or restaurant, you can point at an item and say これを2つ to naturally order two of that specific item. The counter つ is a generic counter that can be used to count various different objects.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase これを2つ, これ means "this", を is an object marker that indicates the thing being acted upon or requested and 2つ means "two (items)".
Which one should you use?
While これを2つ is a standard way to state the quantity, you can use これ二つ or これふたつ for more informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding 下さい (kudasai) to the end of the phrase to form これを2つ下さい makes it a polite request, meaning "Two of this, please".
How do you pronounce it?
kore o futatsu
Did you know?
- The word 二つ (futatsu) is part of a special set of native Japanese numbers that do not use the Chinese-derived 'ni' for 'two'. This is why 'two' sounds so different from the standard 'ni'.
- When pointing to an item and saying これを2つ, a slight bow or a gesture with the whole hand is more polite than pointing with a single finger, which can be seen as rude.
- While つ is a generic counter, Japanese has hundreds of specialized counters. For example, you would use 本 for long cylindrical objects like pens and 枚 for flat things like stamps or tickets.
Examples in context
- 「これを1つと、これを2つ下さい」「お持ち帰りですか？」「いえ、店内で」"One of this and two of this, please." "Take-away?" "No, having here."The sentence is useful for practicing how to order multiple items and responding to questions about whether you are eating in or taking food away.Tatoeba #3103616 by tommy_san, translation #7856314 by basilhan
- この本を2つください。Please give me two of these books.
- これを買うより、これ二つ買ったほうが安い。Buying two of these is cheaper than buying just one.
- これふたつ欲しいんです。I want two of these.
- これを2つお願いします。Kore o futatsu onegaishimasu.Two of these, please.
Example conversation
At a bakery, Himari is ordering bread.
- 陽葵 Himariこれを2つください。Kore o futatsu kudasai.Please give me two of these.
- 健太 Kentaかしこまりました。他にご注文はありますか？Kashikomarimashita. Hoka ni gochuumon wa arimasu ka?Understood. Would you like to order anything else?
- 陽葵 Himariいいえ、以上です。Iie, ijou desu.No, that is all.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
