両方

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 両方 is read りょうほう.
• Basic usage: It refers to both of two items or to both sides.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Emphasizing both
  • 両方とも makes clear that both items meet the statement.
• Referring back to two listed items
  • 赤い帽子と青い帽子を両方 refers to both hats that were listed.