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次
On'yomi
ジ・シ
JI / SHI
Kun'yomi
つ.ぐ・つぎ
tsugu / tsugi
next · order · sequence
Details
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Component Breakdown
次=
冫欠
冫 + yawn
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ice and lack. Continuing one after another.
Symbolism
Next time, gradually, order. Represents following.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
造次顛沛
ぞうじてんぱい
(a) moment; (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
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?
Yes. 次 (next, order, sequence) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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