JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
次 — next
- Reading
- ジ・シ・つ.ぐ・つぎ
- Meaning
- next; order; sequence
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
次 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジ・シ・つ.ぐ・つぎ and it means next; order; sequence. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
次 appears in everyday japanese words such as 次 (order), 次 (next) and 次ぐ (to rank next to).
Japanese words containing 次
Frequently asked questions
What does 次 mean in Japanese?
次 means next; order; sequence in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 次 read?
次 is read ジ・シ・つ.ぐ・つぎ. Reading it inside real words — 次 and 次 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 次 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 次 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 次 in a word?
A common word containing 次 is 次 (し) — "order". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 次 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 次 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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