Japanese

つぎ
Meaning: next, following
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

次

Example sentences

What time is the next train?
さて、次の議題に移りましょう。
Well, let's move on to the next agenda item.
次の駅でおりる。
I will get off at the next station.
彼は次の大会で優勝を狙っている。
He is aiming for victory in the next tournament.
次の会場へ移動しましょう。
Let's move to the next venue.
次の駅で電車を降ります。
I will get off the train at the next station.
次の角を左に曲がると駅が見えます。
If you turn left at the next corner, you will see the station.
次はあなたの話す番です。
Next is your turn to speak.
山を越えて、次の村へ向かった。
Crossing the mountain, we headed for the next village.
自分の過ちを反省し、次につなげたい。
I want to reflect on my mistakes and apply them to the next time.

Usage Notes

次 refers to the next item in a sequence. Often used with の to modify nouns (次の電車 = next train). Can also mean 'second' in rankings.

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