N3

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N3
Meaning
next, second
Onyomi
ジ、シ
Kunyomi
つ(ぐ)、つぎ
Formula
次 = 冫 + 欠。

Story

次 is analyzed as a combination of 冫 (2), 欠 (oral action) and denotes next, second.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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