次
next · order · sequence
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ice and lack. Continuing one after another.
Symbolism
Next time, gradually, order. Represents following.
Component Breakdown
冫 + yawn
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
造次顛沛
ぞうじてんぱい
(a) moment
Proverbs & Idioms
次に繋げる
つぎにつなげる
To connect to the next
Learning from experience for future use
Anime & Manga
2.5次元の誘惑
2.5 Dimensional Seduction
A well-known work with 次 in its Japanese title.
超次元ゲイム ネプテューヌ THE ANIMATION
Hyperdimension Neptunia
A well-known work with 次 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 次 mean in Japanese?
次 means next, order, sequence.
How do you read 次?
On'yomi: ジ、シ (JI, SHI). Kun'yomi: つ.ぐ、つぎ (tsugu, tsugi).
How many strokes does 次 have?
次 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 欠 (lack).
Is 次 a good kanji for a tattoo?
次 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means next, order, sequence. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.