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.
順次発送いたします。
We will ship them out in order.
新しいシステムに順次切り替えていく予定です。
We plan to switch to the new system gradually, one step at a time.
応募者には順次面接の日程をお知らせします。
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:
- 順次発送する (to ship in order)
- 順次対応する (to handle in sequence)
- 順次公開する (to release sequentially)
- 順次拡大する (to expand gradually)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 次々と: one after another — emphasizes rapid, continuous succession rather than orderly sequence
- 段階的に: in stages — emphasizes distinct phases rather than sequential processing