順 次(じゅんじ)

じゅんじ

adverb

in order; sequentially; one after another

1. in order; sequentially; one after another

Describes actions or events happening in a set order or sequence, one at a time. Implies a systematic, organized progression.

順次(じゅんじ)発送(はっそう)いたします。

We will ship them out in order.

新(あたら)しいシステムに順次(じゅんじ)切(き)り替(か)えていく予定(よてい)です。

We plan to switch to the new system gradually, one step at a time.

応募者(おうぼしゃ)には順次(じゅんじ)面接(めんせつ)の日程(にってい)をお知(し)らせします。

We will inform applicants of interview dates one by one in order.

Usage

A formal adverb commonly used in business, administrative, and official communication. Indicates that something will happen in sequence rather than all at once. Often used to manage expectations — "we'll get to it in order" rather than immediately.

Common collocations

順次(じゅんじ)発送(はっそう)する (to ship in order)
順次(じゅんじ)対応(たいおう)する (to handle in sequence)
順次(じゅんじ)公開(こうかい)する (to release sequentially)
順次(じゅんじ)拡大(かくだい)する (to expand gradually)

Similar words

次々(つぎつぎ)と: one after another — emphasizes rapid, continuous succession rather than orderly sequence
段階的(だんかいてき)に: in stages — emphasizes distinct phases rather than sequential processing

Related Words

Synonym: 次々(つぎつぎ) (rapid succession)

Synonym: 段階的(だんかいてき) (in stages)

Synonym: 逐次(ちくじ) (sequentially)

Compare: 次々(つぎつぎ)と (one after another)

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Added 2026.3.14 8:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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