優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)

ゆうせんじゅんい
noun
priority, order of priority
1. priority, order of priority
The order in which things should be done based on their importance or urgency.
優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)をつける。
To set priorities.
優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)の高(たか)いものから対応(たいおう)する。
We will address items starting with the highest priority.
仕事(しごと)の優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)を見直(みなお)す必要(ひつよう)がある。
We need to reassess our work priorities.

A compound of 優先(ゆうせん) (priority) + 順位(じゅんい) (ranking/order). Refers to the order in which tasks or issues should be addressed based on importance or urgency.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)をつける: to set priorities
  • 優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)が高(たか)い/低(ひく)い: high/low priority
  • 優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)を決(き)める: to determine priorities
  • 優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)に従(したが)って: according to priority
  • 優先順位(ゆうせんじゅんい)を見直(みなお)す: to reassess priorities

USAGE:
Very common in business and project management contexts. Often appears in meetings when discussing task allocation or workflow.

RELATED:

  • 優先(ゆうせん): priority (simpler form)
  • 優先(ゆうせん)する: to prioritize
  • 重要度(じゅうようど): degree of importance
  • 緊急度(きんきゅうど): degree of urgency
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Added 2026.2.3 11:36 · Revised 2026.4.2 19:36
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