手順

• Reading: てじゅん
• Romaji: tejun
• Kanji breakdown: 手 (te) — hand; 順 (jun) — order, sequence
• Pronunciation: /te.dʑɯ.n/

Meaning

Process; procedure; sequence of steps; protocol.

A noun describing the ordered steps to complete a task. Often paired with を説明する (to explain the procedure) or に従う (to follow the procedure). Widely used in manuals, cooking instructions, and workplace processes.

Examples

1. 手順通りに作業を進めてください。 Please carry out the work according to the procedure.
2. 料理の手順をメモに書いた。 I wrote down the cooking steps in a notebook.
3. 手順を間違えると失敗することがある。 If you mess up the procedure, things can go wrong.

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, cooking, instructions

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 手 (hand) and 順 (order, sequence). The image of hands performing actions in order captures the meaning of a step-by-step procedure.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal