両者(りょうしゃ)

りょうしゃ
noun
both parties, the two
formalwrittenperson
1. both parties, the two, both sides
Refers to two people, groups, or things being discussed or compared. Common in formal writing and comparisons.
両者(りょうしゃ)の意見(いけん)は異(こと)なる。
The two parties' opinions differ.
両者(りょうしゃ)の違(ちが)いを比較(ひかく)してみよう。
Let's compare the differences between the two.
交渉(こうしょう)の結果(けっか)、両者(りょうしゃ)は合意(ごうい)に達(たっ)した。
As a result of negotiations, both parties reached an agreement.

Usage

A formal word commonly used in written language, news, and academic contexts to refer to two entities being compared or in a dispute.

Forms

両(りょう) (both) + 者(しゃ) (person, party)

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Related Words

Synonym: 双方(そうほう) (both sides (negotiations))
Compare: 二人(ふたり) (two people)
Related: 両国(りょうこく) (both countries)
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Added 2026.2.16 10:06 · Revised 2026.10.18 21:42
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