(いっつい)

いっつい
noun, counter
one pair, a pair
quantity
1. one pair, a pair, a matched set of two
A set of two items that go together or are designed as a matching pair.
一対(いっつい)花瓶(かびん)(かざ)
I display a pair of vases.
The earrings are sold as a pair.
A pair of guardian lion-dogs stands at the shrine entrance.

一対(いっつい) refers to a pair of items that naturally go together.

Common usages

Similar words

  • 一対(いっつい): a matching pair (like earrings, vases)
  • 一足(いっそく): a pair (for footwear)
  • 一組(ひとくみ): a set, a pair (more general)

Usage

一対(いっつい) emphasizes that two items form a matched or complementary set, often decorative items or things displayed in pairs.