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VocabJLPT N3

double

Nounの-AdjectiveCounter

Definitions

1. double
2. twice (as much)
3. times (as much)
4. 1-nth

This noun and suffix expresses a multiple or times a certain amount, similar to "double" or "times" in English. For example, saying something is two of these means it is twice as much as the original amount.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I couldn't help but shout, "This is twice as spicy as before!"

Sentence 2

Why is my workload double everyone else's? That's not fair!

Sentence 3

Ugh, the embarrassment from messing up today feels twice as bad!

Sentence 4

Why is the same product twice the price depending on the store?

Sentence 5

"The content in this document has doubled," the manager said.