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N3- Onyomi
- ジ
- Kunyomi
- つぎ
- Stroke count
- 6
- JLPT
- N3
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Break 次 down and you get 冫 (ice) — two frozen droplets clinging to the side, and beside it 欠 (lack / open mouth) — a person leaning forward with their mouth open. Picture a block of ice with frost spreading from it, put 次 inside it, and let that scene stand for "next" — next. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 6
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は6画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 6 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example sentences (5)
金曜日に二次面接があります。
きんようび に にじ めんせつ が あります。
kin'youbi ni niji mensetsu ga arimasu.
I have a second interview on Friday.
調査の結果によって、次の計画を決めることになっています。
ちょうさ の けっか に よって、つぎ の けいかく を きめる こと に なっています。
chousa no kekka ni yotte, tsugi no keikaku o kimeru koto ni natteimasu.
The next plan is to be decided based on the results of the investigation.
実験の結果によって、次の計画が変わります。
じっけん の けっか に よって、つぎ の けいかく が かわります。
jikken no kekka ni yotte, tsugi no keikaku ga kawarimasu.
Depending on the results of the experiment, the next plan will change.
確認が取れたら、次の作業を進めてもいいですか。
かくにん が とれたら、つぎ の さぎょう を すすめて も いい です か。
kakunin ga toretara, tsugi no sagyou o susumete mo ii desu ka.
Once we get confirmation, may I go ahead with the next task?
辞める前に、次の仕事を決めておいたほうが安心です。
やめる まえ に、つぎ の しごと を きめて おいた ほう が あんしん です。
yameru mae ni, tsugi no shigoto o kimete oita hou ga anshin desu.
It is safer to line up your next job before you quit.