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VocabJLPT N1

double

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. double
2. double bed
3. double-breasted

This katakana word, borrowed from English "double," is used in many contexts to mean twice the amount, a double room, or a combination of two things. It appears in everyday situations like ordering a double espresso or referring to a double bed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The evening supermarket run saved me — double points!

Sentence 2

The staff apologized politely, explaining there had been a double booking.

Sentence 3

This sauce with double the heat is absolutely amazing!

Sentence 4

So they're actually putting two people on this project?

Sentence 5

Apparently it's double points day at that café by the station.