ペア

ペア refers to a matched pair or partnership — two people or things that go together. From English "pair."

Watch out

ペア emphasizes a matched or complementary set, not just any two items. For counting two of something, use 二(ふた)つ or 二個(にこ) instead.

Common collocations

• ペアを組(く)む: to form a pair, to team up
• ペアルック: matching outfits (worn by couples)
• ペアリング: matching rings (for couples)
• ペアチケット: pair ticket (two-person ticket)

Usage in sports

• ペアスケーティング: pairs figure skating
• ダブルス / ペア: doubles (in tennis, badminton)

Similar words

• 組(くみ): set, pair (Japanese word, used for teams/groups)
• カップル: couple (romantic context)
• コンビ: duo, partnership (from "combination," often for comedy duos or work partners)