第二(だいに)に

だいにに
adverb
secondly, in the second place
formal
1. secondly, in the second place
Used to introduce the second point in an ordered list of arguments, reasons, or items. Common in speeches, essays, and formal explanations.
第二(だいに)に、コストの問題(もんだい)がある。
Secondly, there is the issue of cost.
第一(だいいち)に安全性(あんぜんせい)、第二(だいに)に効率性(こうりつせい)を重視(じゅうし)する。
We prioritize safety first and efficiency second.
反対(はんたい)する理由(りゆう)は三(みっ)つある。第一(だいいち)に…、第二(だいに)に…、第三(だいさん)に…。
There are three reasons for opposing it. First... second... third...

A formal enumeration marker used in structured arguments. Part of the series 第一(だいいち)に (firstly), 第二(だいに)に (secondly), 第三(だいさん)に (thirdly), and so on.

Common patterns

Similar words

  • 次(つぎ)に: next — less formal; can be sequential rather than hierarchical
  • そして: and then — conversational connector
  • また: also, furthermore — adds without implying a numbered order
  • 二(ふた)つ目(め)に: as the second item — slightly less formal alternative

Related Words

Compare: 次(つぎ)に (next)
Compare: また (also, furthermore)
Compare: 二(ふた)つ目(め) (as the second item)
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Added 2026.3.27 14:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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