Meaning

Primary

Next

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

つぎ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

Someone yells out "NEXT!" because the first thing didn't work on you. That was a single guillotine. Now they are going to try two guillotines (つぎ) and see how that works on your thick neck. NEXXXXT!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 次はする

    to do something next time

    次は行く

    to go next time

    次は見る

    to see next time

Context Sentences

次のバスで行きましょう。

Let's go with the next bus.

次の日は、お休みですか?

Do you have the day off on the next day?

次は、あなたです。

It's your turn next.

Kanji Composition