二次

• Reading: にじ
• Romaji: niji
• Kanji breakdown: 二 (ni) — two; 次 (ji) — next, order
• Pronunciation: /ni.dʑi/

Meaning

Second; secondary. Describes something that comes second in order or is derived from something primary.

Used as both a noun and a pre-noun adjective (二次の). Appears in compounds like 二次試験 (secondary exam) and 二次的 (secondary, indirect). In mathematics, 二次 refers to quadratic (二次方程式 = quadratic equation).

Examples

1. 大学の二次試験の準備をしています。 I'm preparing for the university's second-round exam.
2. 二次災害を防ぐことが大切です。 It's important to prevent secondary disasters.
3. このデータは二次的な情報です。 This data is secondary information.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, technical, disaster prevention

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 二 (two, second) and 次 (next, order). Together they indicate the second in a sequence or something derived from a primary source.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal