Structure
Noun + の次に
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Expression
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About の次に
の次に 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 次 '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 の次に is to show literal sequence in time, saying what comes 'next'.
However, の次に 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
の次に is used for abstract orders, not physical location. For physical location, の隣に is normally used.
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Examples
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私はラーメンの次に寿司が好きで、その次に天ぷらが好き!
I like sushi second to ramen, and after that I like tempura!
小鳥の次に猿が欲しい!
After a small bird, I want a monkey!
僕は仕事の次に釣りが大事なんです。
To me, fishing is the most important thing after work.
市民大会の次に県大会があります。
After the city tournament comes the prefectural tournament.
机の次に床を掃除してくださいね。
After the desk, please clean the floor.
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