Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 5: 23/23

(つぎ)Next to (rank), Second to, Ranked after

Structure

Noun + (つぎ)

Details

    About の次に

    (つぎ)に is a phrase that is used to express that something comes 'after' something else. It shows the relative order of things.

    It is composed of the case-marking particle の, the noun (つぎ) 'next', and the case-marking particle に. A noun or noun phrase must always come before の, as it is a case-marking particle.

    The most basic use of の(つぎ)に is to show literal sequence in time, saying what comes 'next'.

    However, の(つぎ)に can also show a relative ranking or order. In this usage, it will mean 'second (only) to...' or 'ranked after...'. This ranking can express things like preference or importance, not just numbers and figures.

    Caution

    (つぎ)に is used for abstract orders, not physical location. For physical location, の(となり)に is normally used.

    Examples

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    • 小鳥(ことり)(つぎ)(さる)()しい!

      After a small bird, I want a monkey!

      • (ぼく)仕事(しごと)(つぎ)()りが大事(だいじ)なんです。

        To me, fishing is the most important thing after work.

        • (つくえ)(つぎ)(ゆか)掃除(そうじ)してくださいね。

          After the desk, please clean the floor.

          • (ねえ)ちゃん(つぎ)身長(しんちょう)(たか)いのは(わたし)よ!

            I'm the second tallest after my older sister!

            • この地域(ちいき)(こめ)(つぎ)(おお)()べられるのはパンです。

              In this region, bread is the most commonly eaten food after rice.

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