how do 2d arrays work java code example

Example 1: java two dimensional arrays

int[][] multiples = new int[4][2];     // 2D integer array with 4 rows 
                                          and 2 columns
String[][] cities = new String[3][3];  // 2D String array with 3 rows 
                                          and 3 columns

Example 2: 2d array java

char[][] array = new int[rows][columns];