The state of being in the position that follows the first in a sequence or hierarchy.
A term often used to denote something that comes after the primary item in order or ranking.
Example:
２番目の議論は日本の外国人労働者の帰化に関するものである。
A term used to denote the order or position of an item within a sequence or list, often indicating its rank or placement.
A Japanese counter used to specify the sequence of items, typically followed by a numeral to express first, second, third, etc.
In traditional Kabuki theater, a classification that denotes the order of performances, originally indicating the number of acts in a play and later showing the sequence of the repertoire.
Can refer to the position of interconnected items or parts, often emphasizing their paired relationship or joint occurrence.
Example:
３番目の星はある王様の物でした。
A term used to inquire about the position or sequence of an item relative to others, typically in a numerical ordering.
A phrase that signifies the specific place of something within a list or a series, often used in contexts of ranking or sorting.
A question asking for clarification on the ordinal position of an object, person, or event in a given context.
Example:
ここから何番目の駅ですか。
The position that comes before all others in a ranking or order, signifying being the foremost or leading entry.
The initial item or occurrence in a sequence or list, representing the starting point in an arrangement.
A term used to indicate priority or precedence among other items, often emphasizing its significance as the primary example or choice.