秩序

• 読み: ちつじょ
• ローマ字: chitsujo
• 漢字の分解: 秩 (chitsu) — order, regularity; 序 (jo) — preface, order, sequence
• 発音: /tɕi.tsɯ.dʑo/

意味

Order; discipline; a state of systematic arrangement and regularity.

Refers to the established system of rules, norms, and structure that maintains stability in a society, organisation, or system. Often contrasted with 混乱 (konran, chaos). A key concept in Japanese social philosophy, where maintaining order and harmony is highly valued.

例文

1. 社会の秩序を守ることは市民の義務だ。
2. 災害時でも秩序を保って行動しよう。
3. 新しいルールが職場の秩序を回復させた。

使い方ガイド

場面: society, politics, philosophy, law

トーン: serious

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 秩 (chitsu, order/sequence — originally referring to a government stipend given in order of rank) + 序 (jo, order/preface). Both characters relate to proper ordering and sequencing.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Educated