How to Say ‘Both of them’ in Japanese
二人とも
futari tomo
[futari tomo]
💬 Usage Tip: とも after a number or person word means "all/both of them." You can reuse it with other counts too, like 三人とも for "all three."
Phrase Breakdown
二人
futari
[futari]
Both of them
Refers to two people, indicating inclusivity.
二人とも元気です。
Both are well.
とも
tomo
[tomo]
All; both
Used to emphasize totality or both parties.
二人とも会話に参加します。
Both will participate in the conversation.
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