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次

次 — next, order, sequence

Learn the correct stroke order for 次 (next), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 36 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ジji、シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.ぐtsugu、つぎtsugi
Strokes6
Radical欠
Frequency#222
Meaningsnext, order, sequence

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

次ぐつぐto follow; to come after; to come next (to)verb
次回じかいnext time (occasion)noun
次官じかんvice-minister; undersecretarynoun
次期じきnext term; next periodnoun
次元じげんdimensionnoun
次女じじょsecond daughternoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 次 (next) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 欠.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 次 is #222, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

次ぐつぐ — to follow; to come after; to come next (to)
次回じかい — next time (occasion)
次官じかん — vice-minister; undersecretary

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (欠)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 次 have?

The kanji 次 (next) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 次?

次 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 次 mean?

次 means: next, order, sequence. On'yomi readings: ジ, シ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.ぐ, つぎ.

What JLPT level is 次?

次 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.