Second in Japanese

"second" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

二次

niji

二two, two radical (no. 7)+次next, order

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "second". The most common choice is shown first.

亜

Top pick

Asia, second, sub-

Reading: a

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of basement. Below, next.

What it carries

Second rank, subspecies, Asia. Represents second place or derivative.

Related kanji for "second"

弐

second

ni

Composed of two and stake. Two stake.

Details →再

second time(also: again, twice)

sai · nature

Composed of one and phonetic. Once more.

Details →爾

second person(also: you, thou)

ji

Composed of cover and pattern. Device for weaving.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for second?

The most common kanji for "second" is 亜, read as a. It means Asia, second, sub-. Related kanji: 弐 (second), 再 (second time), 爾 (second person).

How many strokes does 亜 have?

亜 has 7 strokes.